beauties england wales vol de britton john brayley edward wedlake (43 résultats)

Etat : New. In.

Etat : New. In.

Etat : New. In.

Etat : New. KlappentextbTitle:/b The Beauties of England and Wales or, Delineations, topographical, historical, and descriptive, of each country. Embellished with engravings. (vol. 1-6 by E. W. Brayley and J. Britton vol. 7 by E. W. Brayley vol. .

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No jacket. Vernor & Hood, Longman & Rees, Cuthell & Martin, J. & A. Arch, W. J. & J. Richardson, J. Harris, and B. Crosby, 1803. Hardback, 8vo, [i],243-496pp, 19 plates. Essex section only, slight tanning and a little foxing (affecting plates). Later half brown leather, cloth-backed boards, a little rubbed and worn. A good copy. /0.6uk . (Please note that our condition gradings are stricter than those of Abebooks and many other sellers. There may therefore be a discrepancy between this description and its listed condition grading).

Full-Leather. Etat : Near Very Good. Well illustrated with 22 Full-Page Engraved Plates and other In-Text illustrations. Frontis illustrated with "Thorney Abbey", Cambridgeshire. Illustrated Title Page with the "Tevethey Stone" followed by a Printed Title Page, dated 1801. The Pages up to 182 cover Cambridgeshire ( 7 Plates including; Ely Cathedral, Swaffham Churches, King's College, Trinity College Library & Catledge Hall as it stood in 1800.) Pages 183 -310 deal with Cheshire ( 6 Plates, including; Tabley House & Chapel, Brereton Hall and Beeston Rock, ) Pages 311 - 524 cover CORNWALL. ( 9 Plates including; St. Michael#s Mount, Probus Tower, Fowy Harbour, The Cheese Wring and St. German's Church.) Contemporary Brown Full-Leather Lining with 4 Raised Bands to spine. Gilt Lettering in 3 compartments and blind-ooled Decoration in other 2. Gilt Decoration on the Bands and at spine ends. Hatched Design and blind-tooled Floral Decorative Border within Gilt Linear Perimeter to front & back. Gilt Hatching on board edges and Gilt Gilt Decorative border on inner cover. Endpapers and all Page Edges Marbled. 8 1/2" Tall, 940g. Splits to leather at sides of spine at the ends (from 1" to 2" long). No inscriptions. A little light foxing, mainly marginal. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book details the very rich history of Bedfordshire, from its prehistoric origins through to the mid-19th century. The author delves deep into the county's past, including chapters on early Roman and medieval history, the Norman Conquest, the English Civil War, and the Industrial Revolution. He describes the landscape, architecture, towns, villages, and people of Bedfordshire in fascinating and vivid detail. This book should be of great interest to anyone with an interest in Bedfordshire as a place, its history, and its people. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Volume IV (Devonshire) of 18 vol. set - rare in full set. 1st edn. of this volume. The whole set was published vol. by vol. from 1801 to 1816. Paper-covered, marbled boards, bound with dark green half-leather. Spine has gilt lettering, lining and x5 raised bands. Slight bumping to spine, board edges and corners. Some rubbing to leather, more so to the marbling. Gilt top edge, others rough-cut. Binding sound and tight. Bookplate on front pastedown ep. Ink inscription of previous owner on ffep. Significant age toning and foxing to prelims. 30mm open tear at foot of title page. Text block is fairly clean apart from some age toning, most noticeably on tail edges, and on some of the illustrations. x7 monochrome engravings and x2 coloured prints. Some of these, including the two coloured prints (both dated 1825), have been bound into the book subsequent to its publication. The outer binding and covers may be Victorian. 225 x 148mm, 320pp.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the rich history and natural beauty of Devon, a county in the southwest of England renowned for its dramatic coastline and picturesque countryside, with an abundance of historical sites and cultural attractions. The author provides a detailed account of the county's past, from its prehistoric origins through to the present day, and delves into its unique geological and ecological characteristics, including its stunning coastline, rolling hills, and ancient forests. The book also highlights Devon's vibrant literary and artistic heritage, which has been shaped by its unique landscape and the many notable figures who have called it home, including Agatha Christie, Charles Kingsley, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating journey through the history and geography of a particular English county, detailing its natural features, cultural heritage, and historical significance. The author paints a vivid picture of the county's diverse landscape, from the rugged beauty of Dartmoor to the rolling hills and fertile valleys. Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of historical events, including the Roman occupation, the arrival of the Saxons, and the Norman Conquest, as well as the county's role in the Wars of the Roses. The book also explores the region's architectural heritage, particularly the grand Exeter Cathedral, and its connections to notable figures like the Courtenay family, who played a prominent role in English history for centuries. This captivating work provides a deep dive into the past, revealing the complexities and enduring legacy of a region steeped in history and natural wonder. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 1801. Volume One.

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. First edition. 1st 1801. Very good condition with no wrapper. Three quarters brown leather binding, marbled boards. Gilt titles to spine. Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Bucks. 400 pages + List + 29 plates. Spine is faded with some marks. Browning and foxspots to marbled boards. Ink stamp to front pastedown. Page browning and some foxing. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!

Cloth. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Original binding. Some staining and scratching to cloth, spine tanned and chipped, front gutter heavily cracked with first 2 signatures loose but still partially attached, occasional pages loose, page edges chipped and tanned, text clean and clear. Durham to Glocestershire. Size: 8vo Thick.

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. First edition. 1st 1803. Very good condition with no wrapper. Brown leather spine and corners. Raised bands, gilt title to spine. Marbled boards and endpapers. Includes Devonshire and Dorsetshire. 29 b/w plates. 560 pages + booklist. Spine is faded; a few scuffs. Browning and foxing to covers and pages internally. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. First edition. 1st 1805. Very good condition with no wrapper. Brown leather spine and corners; raised bands to spine, gilt title; marbled boards. Hampshire and Herefordshire. Beauties of England and Wales Series. 28 plates. Spine is faded; a few marks. Browning to cover edges; a few foxspots. Page browning and some foxspots throughout; a few margin marks. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. First edition. 1st 1803. Very good condition with no wrapper. Brown leather spine and corners, marbled boards. Raised bands and gilt titles to spine. Contains 736 pages + booklist, index. B/w plates. Durham, Essex and Glocestershire (sic). Part of Beauties of England Series. Leather spine has faded, with a few marks. Browning to cover edges; some foxing. Browning and foxing to pages throughout. A few pages have margin edge loss. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!