Biography & Autobiography
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1970 A World Away a Memoir of Mervyn PeakeLondon: 1970The first edition of this illustrated touching biography on Mervyn Peake, written by his wife, Maeve Gilmore.
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1970 A World Away a Memoir of Mervyn PeakeLondon: 1970The uncorrected proof copy of Maeve Gilmore's touching biography on her husband, Mervyn Peake.
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1935 3vol Correspondence of Thomas GrayOxford: 1935Three smart volumes of this collection of correspondence from English writer Thomas Gray, with illustrations.
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1826 Memoirs of the Margravine of AnspachLondon: 1826The first edition of this autobiographical work from socialite, author and playwright Elizabeth, Princess Berkeley, sometimes styled Margravine of Brandenburg-Ansbach.
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1943 Maiden VoyageLondon: 1943A smart first edition of this autobiographical novel from English writer and artist Denton Welch, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1961 The Self-Made Villain: A Biography of I. T. Trebitsch-LincolnLondon: 1961A very smart first edition of this scarce biography of con-artist Ignaz Trebitsch-Lincoln, with illustrations.
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1991 The Dahl Diary 1992London: 1991The first edition of this charming posthumously published diary from Roald Dahl, combining miscellaneous writings with empty spaces to plan one's own year.
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1993 My YearLondon: 1993The first edition of this work, expanding the diary Dahl wrote in the final year of his life. Illustrated with watercolours by Quentin Blake.
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1984 Boy: Tales of ChildhoodLondon: 1984The first edition of Roald Dahl's account of his life until leaving school, describing Britain's public school system in the 1920s and 1930s.
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1991 Memories with Food at Gipsy HouseLondon: 1991A fine example of the first edition of this collection of anecdotes and recipes authored by Roald Dahl, and his wife Felicity.
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1991 Memories with Food at Gipsy HouseLondon: 1991A fine example of the first edition of this collection of anecdotes and recipes authored by Roald Dahl, and his wife Felicity.
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1926 The Art of BoxingLondon: 1926The first edition of this uncommon autobiographical guide to boxing by the European heavyweight champion boxer, Georges Carpentier, in the original scarce dust wrapper.
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1919 Pushed and The Return PushLondon: 1919A smart first edition of this autobiographical account of an Artillery Officer of the 18th Division during the First World War.
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c1988 Two Champs From NarrabriNot Stated: c1988A vanishingly scarce, first edition of this biographical work on Australian boxing champions, Bill Squires and Colin Bell, written by Max Ryan.
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1992 Rings: On the Life and Family of a Southern FighterNew York: 1992The first edition of this fascinating insight into the life of American boxer, Collis Phillips and his family, written by Randolph Bates.
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1932 Champions Off GuardNew York: 1932A scarce, first edition of this illustrated work on boxing champions of the twentieth century, written by William Inglis.
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1943 "Terrible Terry" The Brooklyn Terror: The Life and Battles of Terry McGovernNew York: 1943An uncommon, first edition of this biographical work presenting the life of American professional boxer, "Terrible Terry" McGovern.
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1953 Will to ConquerCalifornia : 1953A smart first edition of this autobiographical work from American professional boxer, Edward Patrick "Mickey" Walker.
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1936 Jack Dempsey: The Idol of FistianaNew York: 1936The revised edition of this illustrated biography of American professional boxer, Jack Dempsey. With the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1914 Prominent Pugilists of To-DayLondon: 1914A scarce, first edition of this study on prominent boxers from the early twentieth century, written by J. G. B. Lynch.
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1920 The Bairnsfather CaseLondon : 1920A first edition look into the life of popular cartoonist Bruce Bairnsfather with original illustrations throughout.
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1996 "Mysterious" Billy Smith: The Dirtiest Fighter of All TimeWhitewater, Wisconsin : 1996The first edition of this vanishingly scarce work on the two-time welterweight boxing champion of the world, Billy Smith.
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1930 Gladiators of the Prize RingNottingham: 1930A scarce, first edition of this first-hand account of the boxing world, written by previous bantamweight champion of South Africa, Jack Hare.
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1951 Two Fists- and a FortuneLondon: 1951An uncommon, first edition of this autobiographical work on English heavyweight boxing champion, Bruce Woodcock.
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1955 This Guy MarcianoKingswood: 1955A scarce, first UK edition of this biographical work on the undefeated world heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano, written by Wilfrid Diamond.
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1932 Eyewitness: Being Personal Reminiscences of Certain Phases of the Great War, Including the Genesis of the TankLondon : 1932The first edition of Sir Ernest Swinton's insightful first-hand experiences of the First World War, including the development of the first tank.
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1929 The Loss of the TitanicLondon: 1929The second edition of this important and gripping account of the sinking of the Titanic by one of the survivors.
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1931 Leaves from an Unwritten Log-BookLondon: 1931A first edition of this illustrated autobiographical commentary on the author's experiences at sea.
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1915 Lord StraffordLondon: 1915A later edition of Traill's biographical work on Lord Stafford, in a half leather prize binding.
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1972 Secret Places and Other EssaysLondon: 1972The first edition of this autobiographical work by Alison Uttley, discussing her first years in London and illustrated by C. F. Tunnicliffe.
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1936 The Life of King George the FifthLondon: 1936A smart first edition of this scarce biography of King George V with illustrations throughout.
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1929 The Romance of the Portuguese in AbyssiniaLondon: 1929The first edition of this account of the Portuguese in Abyssinia in the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
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1825 The Remains of Henry Kirke White, of Nottingham, With an Account of His LifeLondon: 1825The eleventh edition of this collection of poetic fragments from Henry Kirke White, with a biographical sketch from Robert Southey.
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1796-7 The Poetical Works of Thomas Gray and Samuel JohnsonLondon: [1796-7]A two in one volume featuring the 'Cooke's edition' of the poetical works of the popular Thomas Gray and Samuel Johnson, bound in full calf with engravings.
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1966 A Peck of GoldLondon: 1966The first edition of this autobiographical work by Alison Uttley, discussing her childhood in the countryside and illustrated by C. F. Tunnicliffe.
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1970 A Ten O'clock Scholar and Other EssaysLondon: 1970The first edition of this scarce collection of autobiographical essays by Alison Uttley, the author of the 'Little Grey Rabbit' series.