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ROYAL ROMANCES No.13 PRINCE AND PRINCESS MICHAEL OF KENT 12X9 48 PAGES PACKED WITH RARE PHOTOS AND INFO THIS MAGAZINE IS PART OF A SERIES ISSUED BY MARSHALL CAVENDISH IN 1989/1990 EXCELLENT CONDITION 100% REFUND IF ITEM NOT SATISFACTORY POSTAGE DISCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES P&P UK IS £1.50 EUROPE £2.50 REST OF WORLD £4

ROYAL ROMANCES No.36 CATHERINE THE GREAT & GREGORY ORLOV 12X9 48 PAGES PACKED WITH RARE PHOTOS AND INFO THIS MAGAZINE IS PART OF A SERIES ISSUED BY MARSHALL CAVENDISH IN 1989/1990 SMALL STICKER ON BACK COVER OTHERWISE EXCELLENT CONDITION 100% REFUND IF ITEM NOT SATISFACTORY POSTAGE DISCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES P&P UK IS £1.50 EUROPE £2.50 REST OF WORLD £4

Short Description:Offers a history of Scouse stars and their backgrounds. This book provides a take on where famous people from Merseyside were born and what clearly inspired them.Dimensions:297 x 210Spine:15Pages:224Weight:1000Long Description:This is a local history book with a difference. It’s star-studded. It offers an easy-to-read history of Scouse stars and their backgrounds. It comes with the popularity of the BBC series about family trees Who Do You Think You Are? This is a novel take on where famous people from Merseyside were born and what clearly inspired them. Ray O’Brien’s previous books have been best-selling tourist guides. He has written authorative accounts of the places where The Beatles appeared and he appeared in a video about the history of the Fab Four. Ray says the book was a labour of love re-tracing the roots of his idols. And along the way he discovered a treasure trove of people and a place he did not know were linked. RRP £14.99 This item is brand new. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Please note that if you wish to combine postage on items please request total before making a payment as we will not be able to refund any items paid for if the total was not requested initially. We now only accept Paypal. We are open office hours 9am – 4pm Monday to Friday. All orders will be posted out within 3 – 5 working days of payment having been received.

Short Description:Wild Merseyside is packed with information to help you find and enjoy the wealth of wildlife in the region.Dimensions:177 x 122Pages:160Long Description:A seasonal guide to what you can see and where, from city streets to nature reserves and wild countryside. Features a full colour map with 38 key wildlife-spotting locations including Liverpool,Wirral, Southport, Formby and Ormskirk. Every page illustrated with incredible colour photographs that bring you the breathtaking beauty of the natural world. Written with knowledge and passion, journalist John Dempsey’s enthusiasm for the subject make this practical and visually stunning guide a fascinating read for both wildlife fanatics and novices alike. This glossy and handy-sized book is the essential companion for an unforgettable journey of discovery. TAKE a walk on theWild side with John Dempsey and discover the enchanting plants, animals and birds found on Merseyside – some of it common, some of it quite rare. Sometimes the most amazing wildlife can be found right on your doorstep, back garden or neighbourhood park, it’s just a question of knowing when and where to look. Leach’s Petrels off Leasowe, orchids flowering in Sefton’s protected dunes and Brown Hares speeding across our farmlands – Wild Merseyside has got the lot. Join us on a rich and rewarding journey that will delight families and enthusiasts every day of the year.You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy these treasures.RRP £4.99 This item is brand new. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Please note that if you wish to combine postage on items please request total before making a payment as we will not be able to refund any items paid for if the total was not requested initially. We now only accept Paypal. We are open office hours 9am – 4pm Monday to Friday. All orders will be posted out within 3 – 5 working days of payment having been received.

LOOK & LEARN MAGAZINESISSUES….902 5/5/1979903 12/5/1979904 19/5/1979905 26/5/1979906 2/6/1979907 7/6/197922 chapman written in pencil on cover good condition

THE MAIL ON SUNDAY SOUVENIR MAGAZINE WILLIAM & KATE APRIL 29 2011 given free with the newspaper with lots of nice photos of the day. good condition Each book we list has specific information as to condition. below are general notes that give you an overview of our thoughts when grading a book – these are offered here for guidance only, please ask if you have any questions. VERY GOOD: may have a small flaw but nothing more than would be acceptable if buying from a retailer selling new books GOOD: may have some small flaws – dustjacket: crimping around the edges very slight tears and maybe a little discolouration from age. Hardcover: maybe a slight fading or marking. Pages: slight edge marking and maybe some slight yellowing if book over 10 years old. Dedication/ book plate. REASONABLE: may have damage to the dustjacket, slight damage to the hard cover and yellowing to the pages in line with age. Bigger dedication/book plate. ACCEPTABLE: showing signs of age. Dustjacket with some tears and discolouration. Marks, fading or damage to the hardcover. Pages yellowing, maybe some foxing due to age etc May have some pages missing/loose but not from the text section of the book – may have some underlining/highlighting (this will be mentioned in the listing if there). Foxing and age related problems READING/ STUDY COPY: may have loose pages, lots of underlining, bad dustcover, cover damage, page curling, discolouration etc etc only older or rarer books will be listed in this condition others are recycled. POOR: May have loose/missing pages. Damaged cover and general problems which will be listed. Only rare and old books are listed with this condition when it would be better to have a poor copy than no copy. Modern and readily available books will not be listed in this condition. I will happily post overseas – if there is no postage for your area please contact us for a quote If you would like to combine postage on items please contact us before paying – we will weigh and send you a quote for postage and packing. PAYPAL preferred. Personal cheques will be accepted but please note we will not despatch your purchase until cheque payment has cleared (which can take up to 10 days depending on bank). Please contact us before sending and we will supply correct addressee and postal address to speed up the transaction Postal orders welcome. – please contact for address of where to send to speed up transaction We expect payment as soon as possible – if you are unable to pay immediately please drop us an email to give us an expected date for payment – if no payment is received within 7 days AND we have not heard from you a ‘non-payment’ case will be opened with ebay. G G ALLSORTS lives up to its name and lists ALLSORTS of items so please check out our other listings for great prices on household items, luxury goods, collectors items, childrens’ clothes and shoes, pictures, sports wear and equipment – just as I said – ALLSORTS Please ensure your ebay and paypal accounts addresses are the same – or email us with the confirmation of delivery address otherwise your item may be delayed whilst we check the correct address with you. We will leave feedback once the item is sent – if you receive feedback then you know your item is on its way! Finally, whilst all our products are of the highest quality it may be that for some reason an item is not suitable. We will accept returns provided the item is returned as it left us with all relevant bags, tags, boxes etc and, in the case of new items, unused. Please note, however, that whilst we will refund the full cost of the item we will not refund postage – either way. If you are returning an item please email us to let us know – or call us on the number in the parcel – and don’t forget to include your ebay ID so that we can recognise the parcel when received. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister

3 magazines N0.97 Chronology 1933-1944 Chronology 1945- 1949

ROYAL ROMANCES No.16 PRINCE ANDREW & SARAH FERGUSON THIS MAGAZINE IS PART OF A SERIES ISSUED BY MARSHALL CAVENDISH IN 1989/1990 SOME SMALL MAKS FRONT COVER SMALL STICKER BACK COVER OTHERWISE EXCELLENT CONDITION 100% REFUND IF ITEM NOT SATISFACTORY POSTAGE DISCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES P&P UK IS £1.50 EUROPE £2.50 REST OF WORLD £4

London Town Past & Present Magazine part 9 published around 1910 by Cassell & Comapany Ltd. 50 paged magazine part of a series of 24 magazines. Many b/w photos. Original price was 7d. Features Fleet Prison, Holburn Circus, St Dunstan’s and Whitefriars Clubs among many others. A detailed history. A little wear to cover edges and a little discoloured due to age. Pin hole through pages on bottom edge, text not affected. In very good condition for age.

“Who Do You Think You Are Magazine”March 2011 Articles include: Parish Registers onlineWorking life of Mill GirlsHow to find London Burial Records Fishermen and families Also included is a CD on Essex Complete 1933 directory of Essex Memorial inscriptions and Essex Regiment Army Lists