CASTLES
by Charles Oman
Published by GWR. 1st. 1926
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. Oman covers the castles of the Thames Valley, the West Country, the West Midlands, the Welsh Marches and Wales itself, some eighty in all, both intact and ruined. He explains the origins of castles, their purpose, use and roles in history. Black cloth spine, gilt title. Burgundy boards with gilt title to front board. 2 colour plates, numerous b/w illustrations. Fold-out map of Great Western Railway showing Cathedrals, Castles, & Abbeys of England and Wales in pocket to rear pastedown. xii and 229 pages plus index.
Corners of boards lightly rubbed and worn. A few minor marks to boards. Text block browned, endpapers and page edges browned. Else contents clean. Map present in rear pocket. Two dustwrappers are present - one plain, one decorative, both have chips to corners and top & tail of spine. Strong cigarette odour present.
Stock no. 1831564
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK GENERAL)
- CASTLES
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
