Essex 'full of profitable thinges' de Neale, Kenneth (ed)

Oxford: Leopard's Head Press Ltd, 1996. Hardcover with jacket. Good condition. The jacket is faintly scored and is nicked on the front upper edge; the front also has a tiny closed tear visible. The slightly sunned spine is a little creased on the head. Minor crease on the rear inner flap upper corner. All text and images are clear. CM. Hardcover. Good. Used.

Oxford: Leopard's Head Press, 1996.. 1st edition. Essays presented to Sir John Ruggles-Brise as a tribute to his life of service to the people and County of Essex. "A panorama of Essex themes, personalities and events prominent in the historical traditions of the county, a royal imposter, the crokers of Saffron Walden, the Bow Street Mounted Patrol, the founders of important libraries, places of artistic and architectural interest, a now legendary hero of the Royal Navy, special studies of Essex University, Chelmsford Cathedral and of Finchingfield where the recipient of this tribute, Sir John Ruggles-Brise, has his home at Spains Hall." Pp.xxxviii/465, many black & white illustrations, maps and tabulations. Two, 4 page printed card promotional leaflets loosely enclosed. Black cloth, dustwrapper. VG/VG.

Oxford: Leopard's Head Press, 1996. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Collection of fascinating essays about Essex. Including pieces on Colchester, Chelmsford cathedral, the prettiest village of Finchingford, Royal imposters and more. With numerous b/w images and maps. Mild bumping to edges of DJ. Contents clean and tight. Very good.

Oxford: Leopard's Head Press, 1996. First Edition. . Cloth. Vg/Vg. 465pp. Plates, maps, diagrams. Size: 8vo