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THE VETERAN SCENE
Written by Bruce Main-Smith.
Stock no. 1828455
Published by Bruce Main-Smith & Co. Ltd..
1st
1976.
Slightly better than very good condition.
By definition, a veteran (or pioneer) motorcycle, tricycle or threewheeler was made prior to 1915. This book gives a taste of the flavour of the veteran scene. Pictorial cardwraps, staple binding. B/w photos. 64 pages. A lovely copy.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MOTOR CYCLES
- HISTORY
WILLIAM THE LION 1143-1214: KINGSHIP AND CULTURE
Written by D.D.R. Owen.
Stock no. 1828454
Published by Tuckwell Press.
1st
1997.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
A biography of independent Scotland's longest-reigning monarch, William the Lion. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 1862320055. A lovely copy.
- Categorised in:
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- BIOGRAPHY
- ROYALTY
- SCOTLAND
WAR IN SHANGRI-LA: A MEMOIR OF CIVIL WAR IN LAOS
Written by Mervyn Brown.
Stock no. 1828448
Published by The Radcliffe Press.
1st
2001.
Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Mervyn Brown and his time as deputy to the British Ambassador in the 1960s. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w photos. ISBN: 1860647359. Red dustwrapper is lightly scuffed and has slight surface paper loss at top of spine.
RURAL HOUSES OF NORTH OF IRELAND
Written by Alan Gailey.
Stock no. 1828444
Published by John Donald Publishers Ltd..
1st
1984.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
A study of Irish traditional houses to set the field evidence in the context of historical documentation over a major part of Ireland. Discusses constructional and typological aspects as well as exploration of the social-historical background and semiotic interpretations. Large format. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 0859760987. From the library of Ron Brunskill, authority on the history of architecture. Includes letter for permission to review from the Ancient Monuments Society and handwritten two sided review sheet. Top & tail of spine and corners lightly shelf-worn. Small patch of slight discolouration to front board. A little foxing to text block. Contents clean. Green pictorial dustwrapper is a little creased and lightly scuffed.
- Categorised in:
- IRELAND
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- HOMES AND HOUSING
- HISTORY
- BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
- ARCHITECTURE
A HISTORY OF CANADIAN ARCHITECTURE VOLUME 2
Written by Harold Kalman.
Stock no. 1828441
Published by Oxford University Press.
1st
1995.
Slightly better than very good condition.
A detailed and comprehensive study of Canadian architecture. A rich panorama, describing a vast range of Canadian building, from the dwellings of the native peoples and the first settlers to buildings of the recent past and present day. The second of a two volume set. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 0195411609. Light fading to spine and spine edge of covers. Minor foxing to text block. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- ARCHITECTURE
- CANADA
- HISTORY
AN INVENTORY OF THE HISTORICAL MONUMENTS IN THE CITY OF YORK VOLUME IV OUTSIDE THE CITY WALLS EAST OF THE OUSE
No author listed.
Stock no. 1828439
Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office.
1st
1975.
Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. This is the fourth of several volumes to be devoted to the City of York. Large format. Grey cloth boards, gilt titles and vignette to front. Plans and b/w photos. Map & large plans showing the position of the Monuments and Burials in pocket at the end of the book. ISBN: 0117007196. Price-cut green dustwrapper has HMSO price-label to front flap, is lightly rubbed at corners with a tiny closed tear to top of front edge of spine. Overall a nice copy.
A HISTORY OF CANADIAN ARCHITECTURE VOLUME 1
Written by Harold Kalman.
Stock no. 1828432
Published by Oxford University Press.
1st
1995.
Slightly better than very good condition.
A detailed and comprehensive study of Canadian architecture. A rich panorama, describing a vast range of Canadian building, from the dwellings of the native peoples and the first settlers to buildings of the recent past and present day. The first volume of a two volume set. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 0195411595. Light scuff marks to covers. Light vertical reading crease to spine. Text block slightly grubby. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- ARCHITECTURE
- CANADA
- HISTORY
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE WELSH UPLANDS
Written by David Browne; Stephen Hughes.
Stock no. 1828431
Published by The Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments in Wales.
1st
2003.
Almost very good condition.
Edited by Browne & Hughes. This book illustrates how important the uplands archaeology of Wales is as a resource for understanding the rich history of the country and for the future development of its society and economy. Pictorial card wraps. Colour photos. ISBN: 1871184266. Front joint broken and therefore separated from contents. Else contents are tight and clean.
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- WALES
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- ARCHAEOLOGY
AN INVENTORY OF NONCONFORMIST CHAPELS AND MEETING-HOUSES IN EASTERN ENGLAND
Written by Christopher Stell.
Stock no. 1828430
Published by English Heritage.
1st
2002.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
This volume covers an area from the English Channel to the Humber estuary. This is the fourth and final volume which completes the Inventory of Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting-houses. The three previous volumes were published by HMSO. Large format. Red cloth with gilt titles and vignettes. B/w photos and diagrams. Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. ISBN: 1873592507. From the library of Ron Brunskill (authority on the history of Architecture). SIGNED by the author with personal dedication to front endpaper. Bookplate of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Contructions of England to front endpaper. Minor foxing to text block. Grubby marks to prelims else contents clean. Blue dustwrapper is scuffed and has foxing to verso (not visible to front). A sweet odour present.
- Categorised in:
- ARCHITECTURE
- BUILDINGS
- CHURCHES
- RELIGION
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- SOUTH EAST UK
- EAST ANGLIA
HAMPSHIRE HOUSES 1250-1700: THEIR DATING AND DEVELOPMENT
Written by Edward Roberts.
Stock no. 1828429
Published by Hampshire County Council.
1st
2003.
Slightly better than very good condition.
The development and social context of houses in the county from the earliest survivors of the late 13th century to c. 1700. Large format. Blue cardwraps. B/w photos and illustrations, a few colour photos. ISBN: 1859756336. Contains a SIGNED letter (by the author) to Ron Brunskill (authority on the history of architecture). Covers scuffed, contents clean.
RECORDING HISTORIC STRUCTURES
Written by John A. Burns.
Stock no. 1828427
Published by John Wiley & Sons.
2nd
2004.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Second Edition. Edited by John A. Burns. Preservation of important American structures through documentation - precisely measured drawings, photographs, and written records. This book offers a detailed reference to the methods and techniques used to document America's historic structures, from bridges and buildings to landscapes and ships. This new edition also provides information on the latest technological advances being used such as laser scanning, CAD, and digital-rectified photogrammetry. Oblong format. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos and drawings. ISBN: 0471273805. Boards lightly scuffed else a lovely copy.
- Categorised in:
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (AMERICAN)
- BUILDINGS
- ARCHITECTURE
THE WELSH COTTAGE: BUILDING TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL POOR, 1750-1900
Written by Eurwyn Wiliam.
Stock no. 1828426
Published by The Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments in Wales.
1st
2010.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
This book is about the homes of the rural poor during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and in particular the materials, techniques and processes used to build them. Large format. Brown cloth boards, gilt title to spine, dragon vignette to front board. Colour & b/w photos, b/w illustrations. ISBN: 9781871184372. SIGNED by the author (dedicated to Ron Brunskill, authority on architectural history). Top & tail of spine a little rubbed else boards clean and bright. Contents clean. A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-rubbed.
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- WALES
- BUILDINGS
- HOMES AND HOUSING
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)