Webb bower great britain (34 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : Nr Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Nr Fine. 1st Edition. Unmarked, clean, bright and solid copy. First edition not stated but no indication of other printings. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Illustrated (illustrateur).

Hardcover. Etat : Fine (Book Condition). Very Good (Jacket Condition). A very nice copy, but for rubbing to dust jacket. Text clean, binding strong. [Our rating system: 1. Fine; 2. Near Fine; 3. Very Good; 4. Good; 5. Fair.]. Book.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine (Book Condition). Very Good (Jacket Condition). A very nice copy, but for rubbing to dust jacket. Text clean, binding strong. [Our rating system: 1. Fine; 2. Near Fine; 3. Very Good; 4. Good; 5. Fair.]. Book.

First edition; Small 4to.; cloth covered boards, 128 pages; hardcover; b/w and color illustrations; the history of marriage as it is traced through the ages; boards are lightly rubbed else very good in a very good dust jacket.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. **Bundle Up & Save On Postage** 7.5 X 10" 64 pages (1983) A very nice hard cover copy in dust jacket, book plaque front end page, otherwise very clean and well bound without flaw. An Anthology of Poetry and Prose with Illustrations. Birds, Beasts & Flowers as performed by Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco with Richard Pasco of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Chosen by John Carroll. Presented at St James's Palace, London on 22nd November 1978 in the presence of HM, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Originally published as a limited edition in aid of the World Wildlife Fund, this edition retains all the beautiful artwork and original selection of poetry and prose. Princess Grace contributed one of her flower collage pictures and a story about St Francis of Assisi as well as writing a foreword. Color Prints (illustrateur). …

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. 64 pages. Illustrated, previous owner's name.

Cloth. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. Foreword by Arthur Marshall. This book recounts the traditions and practical advice that derive from centuries of contact between the cottager and the flowers in his garden. How difitalis from the foxgloce was an important ingredient in witches' flying ointment, how the scream of an uprooted peony might kill a man, how the lavender became scented when the swaddling clothes of the Holy Child were spread to dry on a lavender bush. Rue, it appeats, was strenwn on prison floors to prevent goal-fever (typhus) and iis still carried in posies by judges at assizes. Peter Morter's delicate and highly accomplished watercoloours and David MacFadyen's text, in the words of Arthur Marshall, 'instruct and delight all garden flower and herb lovers', and help to keep cottage flowers in their traditional place in our present-day gardens. Illustrated. 112 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.). Peter Morter (illustrateur).…

Cloth. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. First Edition. Hardback. First Edition. Sunned spine to D/J. This is a beautiful book for sweethearts and lovers everywhere. From the vast collection of mainly Victorian valentines, Judith Holder has selected the most exquisite and the most romantic to create a treasury of delight. behind every one of the valentines there lies a true love story, a tale of shy and secret love or of firm and established affection, and herein lies much of their romance. From the simplest, where a lover tries to express to his lady the depths of his emotion via tortured spelling and puncuation, to the most elaborate, a box filled with countless symbols of true love, these cards with Judith Holder's sensitive text, can hardly fail to move even the hardest of hearts. Illustrated. 62 Throughout with colour plates pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions etc.). Author (illustrateur).…

Cloth. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. Foreword by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. In this invaluable guide to the uniquely varied coastline of the United Kingdom, Tony Soper, the broadcaster and naturalist best known for his television programmes on bird life and the natural history of the seashore, looks at the special qualities of coastal plants and animals, and the long-time devotion of the human race to the sea. He shows how seasonal life of the coastal habits - cliffs, sand dunes, estuaries and mud flats, shingle beaches, rock pools and the strandline - evolves throughout the year, and how it interacts and comes to terms with man's demands. He describes the birds, flowers and sea creatures which can be seen, and gives an idea of where to see seals, gannets nesting or colonies of wading curlews and oystercatchers, and when is the best time to see the fascinating underwater world of worms, crabs, anemones, starfish and molluscs in tidal rock pools. Illustrated. Previous owners name sticker to inside cover. Profusedly Illustrated (illustrateur).…

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Paperback Printing. The Capital Companion a Street By Street Guide to London and Its Inhabitants A select Dictionary of the people and streets of London From Elizabeth I to the present Day. by Peter Gibson with colour photographs by Simon McBride a lively and entertaining guide to the hiden character of London with over 1200 alphabetical entries with hundreds of little known facts about the streets of London Commended By the guide book of the year awards 446pp.We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature. Simon McBride (illustrateur).…

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Paperback Printing. forward by Roy Strong . Profuse colour & b/w illus by Louis Lawrence Keywords: poetry poem verse history prose watercolour art drawing season nature natural history. Author (illustrateur).

Cloth. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. First Edition. Small mark to top edge. From the Pennines in winter to the Vale of Evesham at blossom time, from the misty Mountains of Mourne in June to hay harvest in the South of England, the breathtaking beauty of Britain's richly diverse landscapee as it changes month by month has been unforgettably captured in this magnificent book by the author and broadcaster Wynford Vaughan-Thomas. Here is the country of Constable and Turner, of Wordsworth and Tennyson, of hop-pickers, harvesters and craftsmen, illuminated as never before in a world of classic elegance and charm. From the originators of the million-selling Country Dairy of an Edwardian Lady comes this season-by-season exploration of the British Isles. In superb photographs, both colour and black-and-white, in poetry and in vivid personal commentary, here is a memorable celebration of the countryside in all its many moods. Illustrated. 224 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.).…

Cloth. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. First Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. A Countryman's Year. Very slight browning to inside cover. Previous owners address to inside cover. Slight shelf wear and small tear to edge of D/J. The sights and sounds of the countryman's year as it follows its age-old pattern from Wolf month (January) to Yule (December) are sensitively woven into a colourful tapestry of seasonal happengins by Alan Jenkins.The characteristic events of the country year are described month by month. Peter Barrett's dramatic paintings, which introduce each month, bring out the essence of the British countryside in all its varying moods. Illustrated. 208 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.). Peter Barrett (illustrateur).…

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First Edition. Very lightly bumped on ends of spine, 2 small (1/2 inch) smudges on rear, price stamp in ink on title page, else near fine. DJ darkened along top edge, lightly wrinkled on ends of spine, else fine. Protected in mylar. Note: heavy book. McBride, Simon (photographer) (illustrateur). …

Cloth. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. First Edition. Hardback. First Edition. Shelf wear to edges of D/J. Richard Gorer has compiled this companion volume to the successful Garden Flowers From Seed for the increasing number of people who now choose to grow their own vegetables and fruit from seed. The manin body of the book takes the form of an A-Z reference section with entries for all the varities most often grown from see, over 150 illustrated with colour photographs. In his Introduction Richard Gorer discusses a wide range of fruits and vegetables in their historical context and the development of modern varities. This clear and comprehensive guide to fruit and vegetable gardening will be useful to both the experienced and the first-time gardeners whether they grow their own vegetables for reasons of economy, health, or simply for the satisfaction of producing their own food. Illustrated. 208 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions etc.).…

Cloth. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. First Edition. Slightly sunned spine to D/J. Slight scratch to front D/J. In August 1620 the Mayflower and the Speedwell set sail from Southampton, England bearing Nonconformist fugitives from the religious bigotry of England and ominous political developments in Holland. Delayed by several alse starts, owing to the unseaworthiness of the Speedwell, the Mayflower eventually set sail alone for America from Plymouth on September 6th. The voyage was difficult and often dangerous, and on the over-crowded vessel one Pilgrim died, several came close to death, and a single child was born. On November 11th, the ship dropped anchor in Province-town Harbour, Cape Cod. The Pilgrim Fathers' troubles did not end there. The land was hostile and winter was fast approaching. They found amore fabourable site for settlement at Plymouth, but still had to contend with severe shortages (many were to perish during that first winter), tense relations with the local Indians, and difficulties with other colonies. However, with remarkable fortitude they survived these adversities and eventually succeeded in establishing a stable colony. Their story is truly an epic one. This account, exploring as it does the personalities and motives of the protagonists, goes futher than a conventional history and has all the excitement of the very best adventure novels. Illustrated. 200 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.).…

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover.The Country Diary Book of Creating a Wild Flower Garden. Slightly sunned spine. Edited and With an Introduction by Anthony Huxley. Illustrated with Edith Holdern's exquisite paintings from her Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady, the author also retells some of the many legends which surround each of the flowers and their past culinary, herbal and medicinal applications. Month-by-month guides to the maintenance of the wild flower garden are included with suggested garden plans, plants to grow in order to attract butterflies and moths, and addresses of seed merchants who now specialise in wild flowers. Edited With an Introduction by Anthony Huxley. Illustrated. 160 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.).…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. Oblong. 128 pages. Illustrator: Sally Spector. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Cookery, Food & Wine; Cooking, Wine & Dining; Cookery, Food & Wine::Italian. ISBN: 0863502040. ISBN/EAN: 9780863502040. Inventory No: 278198. Sally Spector (illustrateur). …

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Foreword by Winston Graham. Photographs of the English countryside depict the ethereal qualities of the landscape, from moorlands and coastline to farmland, villages, and ancient ruins. 128 pages. Oblong. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Countries::Great Britain; Travel & Places; Photography. ISBN: 0863502881. ISBN/EAN: 9780863502880. Inventory No: 270449.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Profiles of select British country houses featuring personal introductions and insights written or provided by the aristocratic owners themselves 240 pages. Illustrator: Derry Moore [Photographs]. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Architecture; Architecture; History::Great Britain. ISBN: 0905649559. ISBN/EAN: 9780905649559. Inventory No: 280039. Derry Moore [Photographs] (illustrateur). …

Cloth. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. First Edition. Hardback. First Edition. Slight foxing to edge of D/J. Tony Soper brings his experience as a naturalist and presenter of the successful BBC series Birdwatch to sharpen our curiosity about the world of birds and explores how they come to terms with out changing times. As well as original photographs, this book contains colour artwork by Robert Gillmor, with line-drawins and a number of full-page illustrations displaying special features such as bills, feet and wing-shapes. The book concludes with a chapter of advice on basic equipment for birdwatching and some suggestions for extending interests. it comes with a solemn warning that it provides lille more than a taste of what birdwatching is about and that the reader risks becoming an ornitholohic. In that delightful state, life can never again be dull. Illustrated. 208 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.). Robert Gillmor (illustrateur).…

Cloth & Boards. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. Very slight foxing to edge. In this book, Ina Taylor has brought together a unique collection of photographs, paintings and mementoes of the Holden family which tell the story of Edith's life, and the background against which she developed her talents. This book, beautifully illustrated throughout, is the perfect companion volume for all devotees of The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady. Illustrated. 207 pp.(We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions etc.).…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. 1st edition. 208 pages. This is a most comprehensive book and is lavishly illustrated throughout in colour and monotone. It has everything: photographic plates, maps, reproductions of old documents, etc. An excellent source of information. In original pleasing burgundy cloth binding. Very Good in Very Good pictorial protected dust wrapper. WILL REQUIRE EXTRA POSTAGE OUTSIDE UK.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 191 pages. Light foxing to outer page edges. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Military; Military & Warfare; ISBN: 0907605257. ISBN/EAN: 9780907605256. Inventory No: 277493.

Cloth. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Good. First Edition. Hardback. Price clipped. Small ytear to top D/J. The River Thames has been the pivot of much of England's history, and it runs from the Costwolds to London through some of the country's loveliest and most typical scenery. This book, first published in 1907 and out of print for many years, celebrates both these aspects through A. R. Quinton's inimitable paintings of the riverside villages and landscape and the author's fascinating and wide-raning survey of the river's history and topography. Some seventy of Quinton's painting have been chosen for this volume and, like all his work, they convey a glorious sense of the richness and tranquility of life at the turn of the century. The author's absorbing essay touches on innumerable subjects, from the derivation of place names to military strategy, from politics to geology, revealing his belief in the importance of the past to give meaning to the present, and showing the diversity of Britain's heritage. 128 pp. A. R. Quinton (illustrateur). …

Decorative Boards. Etat : Very Good. 3rd Impression. Hardback. The borders reproduced in this book have been selected from three albums, purchased by the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1986, which contain nearly 800 patterns and original designs for printed cottons. The contents of these albums range in date from the last quester of the eighteenth century to the middle of the nineteenth century, with the years 1790 to 1810 - often considered a golden age for printed textiles - being particularly well represented. Since Continental material of this date and of such remarkably high quality has not prevously been well represented at the Museum, the albums constitute one of the most important additions to the collection of textile designs made in recent years. Among the designs are many that are inscribed in French with technial notes and instructions to the cutters of the printing blocks. Other designs bear notes in German, and three are inscribed in italian; none, unfortunately, is dated. It has not been possible to attribute the designs to a specific printworks, but it seems likely that they were intended for production either at Mulhouse, a town now in france and situated near the border with Germany, or somewhat further north in the area that is now the French Haut Rhin department of Upper Alsace. Illustrated. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.).…

Soft Cover. Etat : Very Good. Third Impression. 128pp illustrated, mostly in colour. The story of Elizabeth Holden and The Country Diary of an Edwardian lady. photographs by simon Mcbride. We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.) Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Paperback. …

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. The Golden Calm. An English Lady's Life in Moghul Delhi. Reminisces by Emily Lady Clive Bayley and by her Father, Sir Thomas Metcalfe. Slightly sunned spine to D/J. Words and pictures combine to give a powerfully evocative view of a world forever lost. Illustrated. 220 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions etc.).…

Decorative Cloth. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. Lower deck account of their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York's voyage around the British Empire. Illustrations. slightly sunned spine of d/j (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.) Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hardback.…

Cloth. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. First Edition. The Complete Catalogue of British Cigarette Cards. Slight shelf wear to edge of D/J. Since 1888, when the first cigarette card was issued in Britain, several thousand sets have been produced. This catalogue lists every set of cards printed, and gives details of the number of cards in each set, the size of the cards, the yeats of issue, the manufacturer and the current value of both individual cards and complete sets. Although primarily intended as a catalogue, this book contains much useful information on the history and development of cigarette cards, with asections on collecting, and how and hwere to buy and sell cards. Examples from over 600 sets are illustrated in colour and these are arranged thematically since this is the most popular form of collecting cards. At least one page of illustrations is devoted to each theme. The subjects covered are: Natural History; Sport; Armed Forces; Transport; Entertainment; Pre-1919 'Beauties', Royalty; Famous People; Commemorative Issues; The Arts; Palces and Views; Heraldry; Flags; Antiques; Tricks and Puzzles. Any collection, however small or large, can be valued by referring to the catalogue section at the end of this book, which gives The London Cigarette Card Company's selling prices for every set of cards produced from 1888 to the present day. Illustrated. 224 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.). Profusely Illustrated (illustrateur).…