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CRANHAM: THE HISTORY OF A COTSWOLD VILLAGE
Written by Cranham Local History Society.
Stock no. 1830833
Published by Cranham Local History Society.
1st
2005.
Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
Rearched and written by members of the Cranham Local History Society. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. xii and 308 pages including subscribers list to rear. ISBN: 0953633926. Foxing to top edge of text block, not affecting contents. Boards clean. A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed with a tiny closed tear to top edge of rear panel (no loss).
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- SOUTH WEST UK
- COTSWOLDS
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE GENTRY
Written by Joan Johnson.
Stock no. 1830831
Published by Alan Sutton.
1st
1989.
Very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
A comprehensive survey of the landowner families of the 15th - 19th centuries drawn from county and estate records, and illuminated with revealing glimpses of everyday life - from diary entries, household accounts, marriage contracts, and personal and official correspondence. Brown boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. 269 pages including index. ISBN: 0862995841. Light shelf-wear to base of spine. Foxing to top edge of text block, not affecting contents. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- SOUTH WEST UK
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- ARCHITECTURE
- BUILDINGS
ABOUT CHEPSTOW
Written by Ivor Waters; C. Gordon Jolliffe.
Illustrated by Mercedes Waters.
Stock no. 1330582
Published by Newport & Monmouthshire Historical Association; The Chepstow Society.
1st
1952.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
An interesting account of Chepstow with 9 black and white illustrations and pictorial map. Preface by Jolliffe. Green cloth, gilt title to spine. SIGNED by the author by means of a dedication to front free-endpaper. Spine slightly bumped. Some slight rubbing to edges. Foxing to textblock. Dustwrapper is edge creased and a little browned to spine.
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- WALES
- MONMOUTHSHIRE
- WYE VALLEY
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
NELSON AND EMMA
Written by Roger Hudson.
Stock no. 1330581
Published by Folio Society.
1st
1994.
Nearly fine condition.
Edited by Roger Hudson. A story of love and war. Dark blue cloth spine with gilt title. Ivory boards. Colour pictorial onlay to front and rear. Maps to endpapers. Colour and b/w illustrations. 256 pages. A super copy contained in publishers original pictorial slipcase which is lightly foxed on top edge and slightly rubbed on open edges.
- Categorised in:
- FOLIO SOCIETY
- BIOGRAPHY
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR (3 VOLUMES)
Written by C.V. Wedgwood.
Stock no. 1208975
Published by Folio Society.
1st thus
2001.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Titles are: The Trial of Charles I; The King's Peace 1637-1641; The King's War 1641-1647. Colour plates. Pictorial cloth with black title label and gilt title to spine. A lovely set contained in publisher's slipcase which is a little shelf-scuffed.
- Categorised in:
- FOLIO SOCIETY
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- CIVIL WAR (ENGLISH)
- CIVIL WAR
- MILITARY
BRISTOL & CLIFTON SLAVE TRADE TRAILS
Written by Terry Townsend.
Stock no. 1830814
Published by PiXZ Books.
1st
2016.
Nearly fine condition.
For much of the eighteenth century, Bristol was England's second city and, between 1730 and 1745, its premier slaving port. This book presents the drama of that period through six discovery trails. Maps, detailed directions and over 150 colour photographs help bring the story to life. Pictorial boards. 128 pages. ISBN: 9780857101044. A lovely copy.
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- SOUTH WEST UK
- BRISTOL
- SLAVERY
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- WALKING
A HISTORY OF THE REGIMENTS & UNIFORMS OF THE BRITISH ARMY
Written by R. Money Barnes.
Stock no. 1830813
Published by Seeley, Service & Co..
Circa
1950.
Very good condition in a good dustwrapper.
The story of the British Army as a fighting machine. Red cloth. Gilt title to spine. 24 colour plates. 335 pages including index. Top edge red. A few marks to rear board caused by old selotape bleeding. Light foxing/browning to text block. A few minor foxspots to prelims and endpapers. Else contents clean. Blue pictorial dustwrapper is edge-worn and chipped, a few closed tears, slight wear to surface paper at front flap edge, rear panel is a little scuffed, tape marks to verso.
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- UNIFORMS
- REGIMENTAL HISTORY (UK)
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- ARMY
THE DEVELOPMENT OF CARPENTRY, 1200-1700 - AN ESSEX STUDY
Written by Cecil Alec Hewett.
Stock no. 1830809
Published by David & Charles.
1st
1969.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
The dating of timber buildings is notoriously difficult, but an informed examination of the carpenters' joints used can provide definite clues. The jointing techniques are here classified, and their courses of development and decline are discussed; they are also illustrated in precise detail in their chronological sequence. Brown cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. 232 pages including index. ISBN: 0715346946. Boards mottled. Foxing to text block. Tape marks and names in ink to endpapers. Else contents clean. Blue dustwrapper is edge-rubbed, a little scuffed and is foxed to verso.
- Categorised in:
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- CRAFTS
- CARPENTRY
- BUILDINGS
- BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
ENGLISH HISTORIC CARPENTRY
Written by Cecil A. Hewett.
Stock no. 1830804
Published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd..
2001.
Almost very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Practical insight into the structure and age of our homes and outbuildings. Showing that the master carpenters of the past achieved their highest levels of craftsmanship well before the master masons. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. xiv and 338 pages including index. ISBN: 0850333547. Reprint. Light shelf-wear to base of spine. A few minor marks to text block. A few instances of highlighting to contents. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.
THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND FROM THE ACCESSION OF JAMES II (FIVE VOLUMES)
Written by Thomas Babington Macaulay; Peter Rowland.
Stock no. 1830800
Published by Folio Press.
1st thus
1985.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Introduction by Peter Rowland. Blue cloth with gilt titles and decoration. Top edge blue. B/w illustrations. Volume 3 has a small mark to spine, each volume has name & date in ink to front pastedown and four digit number to front endpaper. Else a lovely set contained in publisher's slipcases which have light fading at edges and one or two minor marks. Volumes 1-2 1st thus 1985, Volumes 3-5 1st thus 1986.
- Categorised in:
- FOLIO SOCIETY
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
CARDIFF YESTERDAY No. 8
Written by Stewart Williams.
Stock no. 1330569
Published by Stewart Williams.
1st
1984.
Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Brown boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 090080761X. Minimal bumping to spine. Light foxing to top edge of textblock else contents clean. Dustwrapper is faded to spine and very slightly rubbed at top of spine.
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- WALES
- GLAMORGAN
- HISTORY
- CARDIFF
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
CARDIFF YESTERDAY No. 8
Written by Stewart Williams.
Stock no. 1330564
Published by Stewart Williams.
1st
1984.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Brown boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 090080761X. A few tiny white spots to covers. Light foxing to top edge of textblock else contents clean. Dustwrapper is faded to spine and is slightly worn to top of spine.
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- WALES
- GLAMORGAN
- HISTORY
- CARDIFF
- HISTORY (BRITISH)