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[Journal of a trip to Singapore from Johannesburg, South Africa, 1967-1968; Basil Stein (1928-2012), South African political activist] Autograph journal of a 'Trip to Singapore' from Johannesburg, by an unnamed female doctor (presumably the wife of the South African political activist Basil Stein). 57pp., 4to. In ruled notebook, with marbled boards and brown cloth spine. In very good condition, on lightly-aged paper. A light, observant account of a holiday, with details of her pastimes, the individuals she encounters, social engagements. First page headed 'Trip to Singapore Oct. 1967'. The...		£120.00
Sir George Paish [Pelican Press; Francis Meynell [Pamphlet] The Economics of Reparation [13]pp., cream printed wraps, staples as issued (rusted), good condition. Scarce.		£90.00
G.D.H. Cole [Pamphlet] What is this Socialism? Talks to 'The Man in the Street'. Pamphlet, 32pp., 8vo, printed paper wraps, good condition, advt for 'The New Clarion' on back cover (same address as the Pelican Presss of Francis Meynell and Stanley Morison). Three copies listed on COPAC/OCLC, Oxford and three US libraries.		£120.00
Mudie's Select Library, Limited, 30-34, New Oxford Street, London, W.C., circulating library Printed booklet giving the 'Terms and Particulars of Subscription' of 'The Largest & Best Circulating Library', Mudie's of New Oxford Street, London. 4pp., 12mo. Bifolium. Printed in brown on cream paper. In fair condition, on lightly-aged and spotted paper, with a couple of short closed tears along fold lines. The front page reads: '"The Largest & Best Circulating Library." \| Mudie's \| Terms and Particulars of Subscription. \| Including...		£75.00
Mudie's Select Library, Limited., 30-34, New Oxford Street, London, W.C. [circulating library; book catalogue] [Printed catalogue by the London circulating library.] Mudie's Stock-Taking Sale, 1910. February 28th to March 19th. 100,000 Books to be Sold From 4d. to 120/- each. More than 20,000 New Books, Many at Less than Half Price. 20pp., 12mo. Stapled pamphlet. In fair condition, on aged paper with slight rust from staple. 617 numbered and priced entries, the first 245 with short descriptive notes. On front page, beneath the title: 'This list is sent out in advance to facilitate selection, and all orders will be dealt...		£120.00
Robert Lindsay Crawford (1868-1945), radical Ulster Protestant journalist and politician, co-founder of the Independent Orange Order [Robert Lynd (1879-1949), Irish journalist and essayist] Autograph Letter Signed ('R. Lindsay Crawford') from Robert Lindsay Crawford, co-founder of the Independent Orange Order, from Canada to fellow-Ulsterman Robert Lynd. 2pp., 12mo. In fair condition, on aged and worn paper. An intimate, chatty letter, written in a difficult hand, beginning: 'My dear Lynd, \| Health & apostolic benedictions. The odour of the Eucharistic Congress still hangs round me after the <?> of the sea & much disappointment...		£160.00
S. Kula Singam, M.B.E., First Legal Assistant, Attorney-General's Chambers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaya. [Malaysia] [Printed pamphlet.] Federation of Malaya. The Evidence Ordinance of the Federation of Malaya. F. of M. No. 11 of 1950. With Index. Compiled by S. Kula Singam, M.B.E., First Legal Assistant, Attorney-General's Chambers, Kuala Lumpur. [1] + vii + 84pp., 8vo. In grey printed wraps. Very good, with rusting from staples. Singam's 'subject-matter Index' covers pp.63-84. Scarce: the only copies on OCLC WorldCat and COPAC at the British Library, Lousiana State University Law Library, and Singapore. From the private papers of C. A....		£250.00
[Bearley Radio Station; Plessey Electronics [The Plessey Company Limited, Radio Systems Division, Ilford, Essex, England; GPO; General Post Office; broadcasting] [Printed colour brochure.] The formal opening of Bearley Radio Station by Mr. John Wall Deputy Chairman The Post Office Board on November 23, 1967. [2] + 12 + [2] pp., 4to. On shiny art paper, in laminated wraps. Attractively designed with numerous photographic illustrations. The covers, printed in two shades of blue, open up to show a ground view of the site. Scarce: no copy on COPAC or WorldCat. From the J. P. Hawker papers.		£120.00
[Peter Ramsdale, Chairman PG E8, One-2-One, Imperial Place, Maxwell Road, Borehamwood, Herts [Professional Group E8 (Radiocommunication systems) of the IEE's Electronics Division]] [Printed conference papers.] Colloquium on Frequency Selection and Management Techniques for HF Communications at Savoy Place on 7-8 February 1996. 153pp., 8vo. In blue wraps with blue cloth tape on spine. In good condition, in aged wraps. 27 papers, printed before the conference (with number 7 'unavailable at time of printing'). Scarce: the only 'hard' copies (as opposed to 'electronic resources') on COPAC at the British Library, Sheffield...		£200.00
[Reception Set R.107 radio receiver, British classified military radio manual] [Printed British classified military radio manual.] Reception Sets R.107. General Description and Working Instructions. ZA 3220. Not to be published. [With three fold-out diagrams and seven fold-out plates.] 8vo booklet stapled into card wraps, with 40pp. of text, headed 'OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - R.107' (divided into: General Description; Working Instructions; Maintenance), followed by the ten fold-out plates, consisting of three circuit diagrams and seven plates of photographic illustrations on art...		£250.00