Sutton publishing 1st edition (8 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : Fair. 1st PAPERBACK. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardback. Dust Jacket both in Near Fine condition. Not Inscribed. Large Format. Pictorial brown Dust Jacket. 233 Pages. Fully illustrated throughout. Pictorial end papers. By the turn of the century the now legendary GWR was ready, in its own indomitable style, to meet the challenges and grasp the opportunities presented by the new era. Despite the set-backs incurred as a result of the 'gauge war', the GWR faced the opening of the twentieth century with a programme of major engineering works worthy of its Victorian heyday. Arguably the most important of these developments was the construction of the new main line to South Wales, connecting with the recently completed Severn Tunnel. It was intended that the new route should provide a fast, direct link to the rapidly expanding Welsh coalfields as well as opening up the port of Milford Haven as a gateway to transatlantic liner traffic. A new line from Wootton Bassett to Patchway, the 'Badminton Line', running along the southern fringes of the Cotswolds, was built as part of the new route. It was completed in true Brunel tradition against huge obstacles and in appalling weather conditions. Here for the first time is a full accont of the construction of one of the GWR's main lines, fully illustrated with unique contemporary photographs, plans, layouts and costings.…

Hardback. Dust Jacket Both in Fine condition.Black cloth boards with gold lettering to spine. Pictorial Dust Jacket. Not Inscribed. 392 Pages.Hilton a journalist and writer has been captivated by Berlin's unique past for three decades, conducting hundreds of interviewes there since the Wall came down. Leading world politicians, the American military, the British military, East German border guards and ordinary people on both sides all feature in the book, their memories expertly interwoven into a remarkable, seamless narrative. The result is ane xtraordinarily vivid,occasionally harrowing, sometimes touching story - the best real-life novel you'll ever read.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Interesting, well researched and very well illustrated account. A couple of very slight blemishes, otherwise vgc in like dustwrapper.

With black & white illustrations & maps. Tells of Taylors travels to various parts of the UK during the years 1618-1653. Life in Shakespeares England & during the Civil War in Oxford. Fine in Fine dustwrapper.

In the form of an annual with pictorial boards. Pure nostalgia for the Red Rose baby-boom generation. Foreword by Jack Bond, of blessed memory. I read every word - twice! Fine condition.

Size 8.0 x 10.5 inches. In black cloth covers with gilt to spine. With illustrated dustwrapper. In near fine condition. (DW; Slight rubbing to top edge, NOT price clipped). A very clean and tight copy. 125pp. With b/w photographs. This fascinating selection of photographs illustrates the transformation that has taken place in Bournemouth during the last hundred years.…

"Sales/posting to the USA suspended". Hard cover dust wrapper 224pp b&w illustrations and some maps. A little wear on edges, non-authorial inscription on fly else very good. Examines the premises on which the Gallipoli campaign was based, the way in which it was executed and the personalities of the leaders and the conflicts between them.…