Cambridge Rare Books

De Libris: Prose & Verse

by Dobson, Austin

Description: 1923. Humphrey Milford/Oxford University. 3rd. VG. 8x5.5. 266pp. 13 b/w illus. 532g. This is a collection of writings on and analysis of various authors and illustrators. Read More

Our Admirable Betty

by Farnol, Jeffery

Description: No date. Sampson Low, Marston. 2nd. good. 7.5x5. 316pp. 313g. This is a fictional romance with many adventures from a duel to a plot of witchcraft, in which of course, love triumphs over all. Read More

A Lowden Sabbath Morn

by Stevenson, Robert Louis

Description: 1909. Chatto & Windus. First. VG. 1 colour illus b/w illus throughout by A. S. Boyd. 377g. Written in Scottish dialect, this is a long, descriptive poem of a Sunday morning in Lowden. Read More

The Loved One

by Waugh, Evelyn

Description: No date. 1948 written on flyleaf. Good. 7.5x5. 144pp. illus. 192g. [OBB] This is an Anglo-American tragedy that centres on death, funerals and life in general. Written with Evelyn Waugh's notorious wit. Read More

Arethusa

by Crawford, F. Marion

Description: 1907. Macmillan. First. Good. 8x5.5. 374pp. 16 b/w illus.556g. [OBB] This fascinating book tells the story of Arethusa. It is a wonderful story of Constantinople, steeped in the atmosphere of history. Read More

Poems

by Phillips, Stephen

Description: 1901. John Lane. Fair. 7.5x5. 116pp..261g. This book contains a delightful collection of poetry from the pen of Stephen Phillips. It is a highly entertaining volume that beautifully portrays a bygone era. Read More

Officers and Gentlemen

by Waugh, Evelyn

Description: 1955. Chapman & Hall. 2nd impression. 7.5x5. 335pp. Ex-libris. 358g. [OBB] This is a novel depicting the life of officer and gentlemen and is set in the 1940's. From their club in London to service for their country. Read More

Doctor at Large

by Gordon, Richard

Description: 1955. Michael Joseph. First. VG. dj-poor. 8x5. 208pp. 341g. This book is one of the very popular Doctor series, some of which were made into film. It is a very witty look at the machinations of the medical profession. Read More

Music and the Higher Life

by Jude, W. H.

Description: 1901. Reid Bros. 8x6. 255pp. music notation throughout. 479g. [OBB] This book contains a collection of descriptive and choral hymns, solos and choruses which the editor hopes will comfort weary hearts and raise cast-down spirits. Read More