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Dj is slightly faded on spine. Book is very slightly rubbed on head & tail 144pp. A photographic journey of the coast of the United Kingdom. Released under the auspices of the National Trust

113 pp. Color maps photos and illustrations.

Appears unread

Marbled end papers with bookplate of Michaelhouse School, S Africa; stamp of St John Vianney can be removed on request. Minimal foxing on end papers and first & last 3 sheets. Marbled edges in magnificent condition except for a little fading on lower edge. Gilt embellishments on spine. Truly of gift quality to any descendant whose ancestor is included. (Simply ask.) The biographies cover those notable British Leaders, Politicians, Explorers, Missionaries and Military men, who died from the date of Queen Victoria's death and prior to 1911. As such it inclcudes those Britishers who were responsible leaders during most great events of the previous century including the Boer Wars and the Indian wars. A great reference source for any historian. Not suitable for overseas posatge.

Marbled end papers with bookplate of Michaelhouse School, S Africa; stamp of St John Vianney can be removed on request. Minimal foxing on end papers and first & last sheets. The only other markings are red ballpoint underlinings at Sir Garnet Wolseley of Boer War fame and at Rupert Brooke. Marbled edges in magnificent condition. Gilt embellishments on spine. Truly of gift quality to any descendant whose ancestor is included. (Simply ask). The biographies cover those notable British Leaders, Politicians, Explorers, Missionaries and Military men, who died after Queen Victoria and prior to 1922. As such it inclcudes those Britishers who were responsible leaders during most great events of the previous century including the Boer Wars and the Indian wars (eg Lord Kitchener), Edith Cavell etc, but especially those who died during WW I (a great number of recipients of the VC). A great reference source for any historian. Not suitable for overseas posatge.

Dust jacket is frittered at head & tail; closed tears 55, 10, 9mm; 10mm stain on front; discoloured. Book is v slightly worn at head & tail; all pages browning. 8 colour plates, 25 b&w illustrations. Please ask for reduced postage for other copies in this series when ordered simultaneously. Covered in plastic.

Both books in their original leather & boards but rebound with new eps; all pages browning ; vol I has 3 folding maps split on nearly all folds and repaired with "magic" non staining tape; all tissue guards show off-setting; library stamps have been whited over or removed. Both books have 5 raised bands, gilt titled and floral designs somewhat tarnished , frontispieces and vignettes on title pages, and: b&w plates and maps complete in both vols. Vol I : xx plus 511pp incl index and Appendix I &II. Vol II has xii plus 522pp incl index,and appendix I - XV. Heavy books please expect extra postage

Stunning col photos, tables and maps thru'out text. User -friendly. Please expect extra postage outside S A.

Dj is slightly scuffed at head. Book 153pp plus 70 full-col plates. Illus. by MACKIE, Sheila.

Boards very rubbed; ex library copy (Piquetberg) with all stamps and labels removed except for one library number; chip 17x11mm out of spine has been replaced; the leather was somewhat worn on edges - now restored. One "fold map" - actually a plan of the fortifications on both sides. This edition had no illustrations. All edges speckled.

The book is browned on all edges and pages yellowed; NEW eps, half title and title page. 5 raised bands and gilt titles on skivers. 327pp incl index; fancy designs on Chapter headings. History of county from pre-Roman times, medieval, Reformation, civil war, etc., through to the eighteenth century, covers both county and University. This is a handsome book selling for less than the price of the re-bind.

Unread. Better than new. b&w photos with facing text

No foxing - Unread. Spine and its title very slightly faded: title on front is bright. Pages uniformly yellowed and edges browning. Germiston library copy with all labels and numbers removed except for one stamp preserved to show provenance. 1 b&w folding map of India; portrait as frontis. Please see our other biographies under "Rulers of India ". and enjoy reduced postage.

Dj is slightly orn at head, tail and corners - now tarted up.; slightly rubbed. Book is slightly worn on top and bottom edges. Prev owner's name can be removed on request.

Almost unread. Full of marvellous col photos. Must be one of the best travel Guides ever. Do not go to Britain without it!

No foxing - Unread. Spine and its title very slightly faded: title on front is bright. Pages uniformly yellowed and edges browning. Germiston library copy with all labels and numbers removed except for one stamp preserved to show provenance. 1 b&w folding map of India; portrait as frontis. Please see our other biographies under "Rulers of India ". and enjoy reduced postage.

Spine worn and starting to split on hinges, now strengthened; all 4 corners worn and repaired; boards rubbed. Foxing is heavy on prelims and rear free end papers; some intermittent foxing has been cleaned. One stamp from the library of Mossel Bay has been preserved. Gilt tiles, decorations and lineations on spine are bright. All edges speckled. This is an account of men the author was acquainted with during his time in India between 1847 and 1880. It is more important for the record of improvements the British brought to the India of that time.

All pages uniformly tanned; b&w photographs

Dust jacket has 40mm closed tear with concomitant creasing; 2mm nick on top edge. Line drawings, b&w photos in text. Covered in plastic.

Unmarked. 12 sheets= 24 maps in colour showing some motorways, major through (A) roads,, B class roads, minor roads, Ferries, Railways, Canals, Spot heights, Battle sites. Imperial Scale 8 miles = 1 inch ( 1 : 586 880). In a folder. Easy to use and VERY Useful for those planning a tour of mainland Britain especially those wishing to stay off motorways. IDEAL for CYCLISTS & CARAVANERS. The images show front and rear of one sheet. Please ask for our charges to laminate 12 sheets in plastic.