Edité par Shire, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0747804575 ISBN 13 : 9780747804574
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, London, 2001
ISBN 10 : 074780513X ISBN 13 : 9780747805137
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. In the twenty-first century, most civilised communities enjoy washing water 'on tap' as the expected norm. This book traces the history of bathrooms over four thousand years and describes the development of ceramic fixtures for washing and bathing. Ceramic washbasins of the kind we are now accustomed to date only from the late nineteenth century, but for many centuries simple wash bowls have been made by potters for their local communities. Staffordshire potters started making washing and WC bowls, together with other domestic pottery, in the late eighteenth century. By the 1850s, not only had the market for ceramic bathroom fixtures increased but larger and more complex patterns were demanded. Simple bowls were extended to include integral shelf space with soap trays, tap holes, overflows and upstands around the bowls. Changing styles of design and decoration are followed through classical, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, self-coloured ware, the Victorian revival and into the twenty-first century. This progression is illustrated with colourful catalogue pages, diagrammatic drawings, photographs of historic baths, bidets and washbasins and archive pictures showing production environments of the early twentieth century. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Shire, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0747804575 ISBN 13 : 9780747804574
Vendeur : SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.
Edité par Shire, 2008
ISBN 10 : 074780513X ISBN 13 : 9780747805137
Vendeur : HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
Edité par Shire Publications, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0747804575 ISBN 13 : 9780747804574
Vendeur : WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.
Edité par Shire Publications, 2000
ISBN 10 : 0747804575 ISBN 13 : 9780747804574
Vendeur : Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.
Edité par Shire, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0747804575 ISBN 13 : 9780747804574
Vendeur : GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. 0.23.
Edité par Shire Library, UK, 2002
ISBN 10 : 074780513X ISBN 13 : 9780747805137
Vendeur : Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, Etats-Unis
Center Stapled Booklet. Etat : As New. 40 pages- Traces the history of bathrooms over 4000 years and describes the development of ceramic fixtures for washing and bathing. Illustrated with colourful catalogue pages, diagrammic drawings, photographs of historic baths, bidets and washbasins and archive pictures showing production environments of the early 20th century.; 5 3/4 x 8 1/4 ".
Edité par Shire Publications, 2000
ISBN 10 : 0747804575 ISBN 13 : 9780747804574
Vendeur : Goldstone Books, Llandybie, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Good. All orders are dispatched within one working day from our UK warehouse. We've been selling books online since 2004! We have over 750,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
Edité par Shire Publications, 2002
ISBN 10 : 074780513X ISBN 13 : 9780747805137
Vendeur : Eastleach Books, Newbury, BER, Royaume-Uni
Edition originale
Etat : Fine. 1st edition. Card wrappers, F. 40pp, colour illustrations throughout, a fine copy. Shire album 391. A short monograph on the history of the ceramic bathroom suite. 100 grams.
Edité par Shire 2000 : A paperback book. Reduced postage on multiple orders., 2000
Vendeur : Mr.G.D.Price, Mansfield, Royaume-Uni
VERY GOOD condition.
Edité par Bloomsbury Publishing USA, 2008
ISBN 10 : 074780513X ISBN 13 : 9780747805137
Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Edité par Shire Publications Ltd, 2000
ISBN 10 : 0747804575 ISBN 13 : 9780747804574
Vendeur : Brit Books, Milton Keynes, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Edité par Shire Publications Ltd, 2001
ISBN 10 : 074780513X ISBN 13 : 9780747805137
Vendeur : Bestsellersuk, Hereford, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. scratches to cover, bumps to edges and corners No.1 BESTSELLERS - great prices, friendly customer service â" all orders are dispatched next working day.
Edité par Shire Publications, 2000
ISBN 10 : 0747804575 ISBN 13 : 9780747804574
Vendeur : Bestsellersuk, Hereford, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : USED_FINE. bumps and scratches to cover No.1 BESTSELLERS - great prices, friendly customer service â" all orders are dispatched next working day.
Edité par Shire Publications, 2001
ISBN 10 : 074780513X ISBN 13 : 9780747805137
Vendeur : Greener Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
Edité par Shire Publications Ltd., Buckinghamshire, UK, 2002
ISBN 10 : 074780513X ISBN 13 : 9780747805137
Vendeur : Ryde Bookshop Ltd, Isle of Wight, Royaume-Uni
Edition originale
Soft cover. Etat : As New. Illustrated with numerous colour photographs (illustrateur). 1st Edition. Shire Album 391.
Edité par Shire Publications, 2000
ISBN 10 : 0747804575 ISBN 13 : 9780747804574
Vendeur : Bestsellersuk, Hereford, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. bumps to edges and corners, scratches to cover No.1 BESTSELLERS - great prices, friendly customer service â" all orders are dispatched next working day.
Edité par Shire Publications, Princes Risborough Bucks, 2000
ISBN 10 : 0747804575 ISBN 13 : 9780747804574
Vendeur : Artifacts eBookstore, Gosport, Royaume-Uni
Softcover Satin Finish. Etat : As New. No Jacket. ## Shire Publication: Ceramic Water Closets: by Munroe Blair No.379 2000 ## ## THIS BOOK: Classified AS NEW: This Book is the 2000 edition, first published in 1996. There is a wealth of information on Ceramic Water Closets, Illustrated with descriptions, a fantastic collection, and a wonderful history. There is information on places to visit. This book and a lot of others in my inventory are from private collectors and kept as new.## ## Full colour cover, gloss finish. Full information where further reading and visiting is available. ## ## CERAMIC WATER CLOSETS: At the dawn of the third millennium, civilised households worldwide had at least one water closet. This British invention dates from 1592, but not until the late eighteenth century was the first patent was not registered. Although the earliest civilisations made pottery, the sanitary pottery industry has existed for only 150 years. Sanitary pottery has contributed directly towards improving health and helping to combat disease worldwide. In early Victorian times, wealthy householders used precious metal or pottery bedroom toilet sets for sanitary and ablution purposes. Efficient water closets, or WCs, from which waste gets washed away to the sewers, are now taken for granted, but this was far from the case in early Victorian homes. Water closet development mirrors the triumph of social hygiene over killer diseases in overcrowded cities. This book traces the history and evolution of ceramic water closets through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, with emphasis on changing designs, decorative styles and fashion trends, supported by explanatory diagrams and many original illustrations.## ## Shire Books by Bloomsbury Publishing, a book publishing company based in London, England, and formerly by Shire Publications Ltd. and Osprey Publishing. Shire offers low-priced, concise non-fiction paperbacks on a wide range of subjects. Shire books cover antiques and collectables, motoring and rural history, archaeology and Egyptology, architecture, industrial history and many other topics.## ## They were founded in 1962 by John Rotheroe, the company based in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. The first book published by Shire Publications was Discovering East Suffolk, a 24-page guide to the county through a series of five motoring routes and a gazetteer of the main towns and villages. They were given away to visitors via coach operators, local churches and tourist information points. The book was successful, and Shire publishers decided to sell the second edition because free copies were being sold, setting the template for the future of Shire. Over the following years, Shire expanded its Discovering series and launched several new series, including Lifelines, Shire Albums, Shire Archaeology and Shire Egyptology. ## ## In 2008, Shire began a revamp of its list. It announced that the former Shire series, including Life Lines, Shire Garden History and History in Camera, would be absorbed into a new series called Shire Library, which would retain and expand on the numbering system used by the old Album series, which has long formed the backbone of the Shire Library. ## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ###. No Author signature.
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Edité par Shire Publications Ltd, 2001
ISBN 10 : 074780513X ISBN 13 : 9780747805137
Vendeur : Parrot Books, Hemel Hempstead, HERT, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New.
Edité par Shire, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0747804575 ISBN 13 : 9780747804574
Vendeur : BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, Etats-Unis
paperback. Etat : New. In shrink wrap! Looks like an interesting title!.