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NAPOLEON'S MEDALS: VICTORY TO THE ARTS
Written by Richard Todd.
Stock no. 1327299
Published by The History Press.
1st
2009.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
How Napoleon's artists displayed the stolen art from his Italian campaign on the medals to glorify his conquests, and used classical models to clothe him with heroic attributes. Large format. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. 224 pages. Colour photos of coins and medals throughout. ISBN: 9780752449999. Spine and corners bumped. Contents fine. Dustwrapper is creased at edges.
- Categorised in:
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (EUROPEAN)
- HISTORY (FRENCH)
- NAPOLEON
- COINS
- MEDALS AND BADGES
THE NAPOLEONIC PRISON OF NORMAN CROSS: THE LOST TOWN OF HUNTINGDONSHIRE
Written by Paul Chamberlain.
Stock no. 1827595
Published by The History Press.
1st
2018.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Norman Cross was the site of the world's first purpose-built prisoner-of-war camp contructed during the Napoleonic Wars. Opened in 1797, it was more than just a prison: it was a town in itself, with houses, offices, butchers, bakers, a hospital, a school, a market and a banking system. This book explores what life was like for inmates and turnkeys alike. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour photos. ISBN: 9780750985932. A lovely copy.
- Categorised in:
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- HUNTINGDONSHIRE
- NAPOLEON
SCOTTISH STEAM 1948-1966: THE RAILWAY PHOTOGRAPHS OF ANDREW GRANT FORSYTH
Written by Brian J. Dickson.
Illustrated by Andrew Grant Forsyth.
Stock no. 1326943
Published by The History Press.
1st
2021.
Nearly fine condition.
The changing locomotive scene throughout Scotland after the nationalisation of the railways in 1948. Oblong format. Cardwraps. B/w photos. 96 pages. ISBN: 9780750996655. Minimal rubbing to cover edges else a fine copy.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- RAILWAYS
- LOCOMOTIVES
- SCOTLAND
STEAM IN THE EAST MIDLANDS AND EAST ANGLIA: THE RAILWAY PHOTOGRAPHS OF R.J. (RON) BUCKLEY
Written by Brian J. Dickson.
Illustrated by R.J. Buckley.
Stock no. 1326942
Published by The History Press.
1st
2018.
Nearly fine condition.
A fascinating portrait of the changing face of the locomotive scene in the East Midlands and East Anglia from the later 1930s. Oblong format. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 9780750984393. Minimal rubbing at corners of covers else a fine copy.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- RAILWAYS
- LOCOMOTIVES
- EAST MIDLANDS
- EAST ANGLIA
STEAM IN SCOTLAND: THE RAILWAY PHOTOGRAPHS OF R.J. (RON) BUCKLEY
Written by Brian J. Dickson.
Illustrated by R.J. Buckley.
Stock no. 1326941
Published by The History Press.
1st
2015.
Nearly fine condition.
Buckley's photographs illustrate the locomotive scene in Scotland, witnessed across his long career on the railways. Oblong format. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 9780750960960. Slight rubbing to corners of covesr else a fine copy.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- RAILWAYS
- LOCOMOTIVES
- SCOTLAND
WOOL & WATER: THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE WOOLLEN INDUSTRY AND ITS MILLS
Written by Jennifer Tann.
Stock no. 1826273
Published by The History Press.
1st
2012.
Almost very good condition.
For those interested in the industrial heritage of Gloucestershire. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w illustrations. 256 pages. ISBN: 9780752462158. Crinkling of covers and contents. Stain to vertical edge of text block. A few scuffs to laminate of covers. Otherwise, contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- SOUTH WEST UK
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE
- INDUSTRY
- INDUSTRIAL HISTORY
THE RIVER HOBBLER'S APPRENTICE: MEMORIES OF WORKING THE SEVERN AND WYE
Written by Alan Butt.
Stock no. 1826267
Published by The History Press.
1st
2010.
Slightly better than very good condition.
A vivid insight into the forgotten world of the river hobbler, a unique trade and one which he learnt at the end of its days. The river hobbler paid no taxes and made a living by working whatever was available on and around the river. Cardwraps. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 9780752451381. Spine faded to rear edge. Minor crease to vertical edge of prelims. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- SOUTH WEST UK
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE
- RIVERS
- WYE VALLEY
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MILITARY, NAVAL AND CIVIL AIRSHIPS SINCE 1783
Written by Daniel George Ridley-Kitts.
Stock no. 1825889
Published by The History Press.
1st
2012.
Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The History and Development of the Dirigible Airship in Peace and War. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and diagrams. ISBN: 9780752464718. Light scuffing to verso of dustwrapper else a lovely copy.
BRITAIN'S AIRLINES VOLUME THREE: 1964 TO DEREGULATION
Written by Guy Halford-Macleod.
Stock no. 2139368
Published by The History Press.
1st
2010.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Starting with the return of Harold Wilson in 1964 and continuing through the Thatcher years to deregulation in 1992. Pictorial card wraps. B/w and colour photos. 287 pages. ISBN: 9780752454993. Some light wear to cover edges. A little page edge browning.
BRICK HISTORY - AMAZING HISTORICAL SCENES TO BUILD FROM LEGO
Written by Warren Elsmore.
Stock no. 1322750
Published by The History Press.
1st
2016.
Fine condition.
45 large scenes made from Lego and 30 small buildable projects. A journey into the most pivotal moments of world history. Softback pictorial wraps. 256 pages. Colour photos throughout. ISBN: 9780750967570.
- Categorised in:
- CHILDRENS
- HISTORY (CHILDRENS)
- MODELS
STEAM IN SCOTLAND: THE RAILWAY PHOTOGRAPHS OF R.J. (RON) BUCKLEY
Written by Brian J. Dickson.
Illustrated by R.J. Buckley.
Stock no. 1321591
Published by The History Press.
1st
2015.
Nearly fine condition.
Buckley's photographs illustrate the locomotive scene in Scotland, witnessed across his long career on the railways. Oblong format. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 9780750960960. Some slight wear to front corners and fore-edge.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- RAILWAYS
- LOCOMOTIVES
- SCOTLAND
BRITAIN'S AIRLINES VOLUME THREE: 1964 TO DEREGULATION
Written by Guy Halford-Macleod.
Stock no. 1320278
Published by The History Press.
1st
2010.
Nearly fine condition.
Starting with the return of Harold Wilson in 1964 and continuing through the Thatcher years to deregulation in 1992. Pictorial card wraps. B/w and colour photos. 287 pages. ISBN: 9780752454993. Slight fading to spine.