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	John Stone's Chronicle \| Christ Church Priory, Canterbury, 1417-1472 (Documents of Practice Series) Connor, Meriel [Selected, Translated and Introduced] (Book #ID 92301) Published by Medieval Institute Publications, Western Michigan University First Edition 2010. 2010. First edition in publisher's original white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [viii] 165 printed pages of text with monochrome figures. A series of extracts, published in English for the first time, from the Chronicle of John Stone. His book is a compilation of events from Stone's own time, such as the burials of fellow monks, daily liturgy and feast days even the weather. He also notes unusual events such as the visit of the Patriarch of Antioch, who had with him 'four dromedaries and two camels. And this had never been seen before in England'. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781580441070 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Profession, Vocation and Culture in Later Medieval England; Essays Dedicated to The Memory of A. R. Myers Clough, Cecil H. [Edited by] A. R. Myers (Book #ID 94701) Published by Liverpool University Press, Grove Street, Liverpool First Edition 1982. 1982. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lavender cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 262 printed pages of text, genealogical fold-out table. Age darkening to the page edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the lilac of the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0853233241 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Science of War and Peace Clarke, Robin (Book #ID 18667) Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square London First edition 1971. 1971. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 349 pp ISBN 0224005456. Touch of dust spotting to fore edge. Near Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with small surface rubs to edges and spine tips, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Age Of The Picts Cummins, W. A. (Book #ID 88626) Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Ltd., Far Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire Reprinted Edition 1996. 1996. Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 166 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, maps and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0750909242 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Scenes and Characters of the Middle Ages Cutts, Rev. Edward L. (Book #ID 109877) Published by Simpkin, Marshall Ltd., Stationers Hall Court and Paternoster Row, London Seventh Edition 1930. 1930. Seventh edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark olive green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, red and black printed title, (viii), 552 pp with 182 delightful monochrome illustrations - Monks, Hermits, Recluses, Pilgrims, Secular Clergy, Minstrels, Knights, Merchants throughout. Ex 'White Fathers' library bookplate inside, light rubbing of the cloth across the spine ends else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Documents in English Economic History Clapp, H. E. S. Fisher and A. R. J. Jurica [Edited by] (Book #ID 107133) Published by G. Bell & Sons Ltd., London First Edition 1976. 1976. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 544 pp. Ex college library copy, dewey number to the spine. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, dewey number to the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0713518715 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Trial and Execution of Charles I Cowie, Leonard W. (Book #ID 97637) Published by Wayland Publishers Limited, 101 Grays Inn Road, London First Edition 1972. 1972. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 127 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Ex School Library copy with stamp to the front free end paper only, lower spine end scuffed. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 85340044X Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	England in Picture Song and Story Cunliffe, J. W. [Notes on the Illustrations by Margaret Barnard Pickel] (Book #ID 27116) Published by D. Appleton-Century Company New York and London First Edition 1936. 1936. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' xxxviii, 410 [pp] Monochrome illustrations throughout. Former message to the front end paper, very slight fading to the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	Lili at Aynhoe; Victorian Life in an English Country House Cartwright-Hignett, Elizabeth (Book #ID 66467) Published by Barrie & Jenkins Ltd., 289 Westbourne Grove, London First Edition 1989. London 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 8¼''. Contains [vi] 128 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0712635203 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Early Britain Church, Alfred J. (Book #ID 37929) Published by T. Fisher Unwin Ltd., Adelphi Terrace, London Sixth Impression. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 382 pp. 57 monochrome illustrations. Message to the free front end paper, scarlet spine slightly sun whitened, spotting to the closed page edges, corners sharp, binding firm and tight and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Sidney Ironworks Accounts 1541-1573 \| Camden Fourth (4th) Series \| Volume 15 (Royal Historical Society) Crossley, D. W. (Edited for the Society by) Royal Historical Society. (Book #ID 107107) Published by Royal Historical Society 1975. 1975. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows cream cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt black back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 269 pp. 'Withdrawn' stamp in red to the half-title, one other stamp to the copyright leaf. In Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Roaring Century 1846-1946 Cruikshank, Robert James (Book #ID 107575) Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1946. 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [x] 280 pp with 16 full-page single-sided monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Tanning to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with scattered foxing to the rear cover, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Ourselves 1900-1930 Clephane, Irene (Book #ID 39449) Published by John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd., London First Edition 1933. London 1933. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto 9½'' x 7'' 240 printed pages of text with 243 monochrome illustrations throughout. Couple of pencil notes referring to the contents, spine very slightly darkened and in Very Good clean and sound condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Plains of Abraham Connell, Brian (Book #ID 41035) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1959. London 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 288 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Name and date to the front free end paper, corners sharp and pointed, pages firm and tight. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight tanning of the paper to the spine, very minor rubs to the spine tip and upper corners, not price clipped 21s. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£7.00 Convert currency

	Roaring Century 1846-1946 Cruikshank, Robert James (Book #ID 95251) Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1946. 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [x] 280 printed pages of text with 16 full-page single-sided monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Tanning to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with scattered foxing, not price clipped, 12s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Lives of the Lord Chancellors and Keepers of the Great Seal of England \| From the Earliest Times till the Reign of King George IV [In Seven (7) Volumes Complete Set] Campbell, Lord John [First Baron Campbell 1779-1861] (Book #ID 116510) Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London Third Edition 1848 \| 1848. 1847 \| 1848. Uniform matching third edition hard back binding in publisher's original embossed dark green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt backs with gilt vignette to the front. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Volumes 1-3 (1848); volumes 4-5 (1846); volumes 6-7 (1847). Illustrated bookplate to each front paste down 'Chichester Literary Society & Mechanics Institute \| This Book One of a Collection of 347 Volumes, was bequeathed to the Institution by the late Mrs Margaret Phelps in 1885', ex-library with card holder and issuing label to each front free end paper, shelf label to the spines. Heavy volume set weighing 10 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£70.00 Convert currency

	Scenes and Characters of the Middle Ages Cutts, Rev. Edward L. (Book #ID 107478) Published by Daniel O'Connor, 90 Great Russell Street, London Fourth Edition 1922. 1922. Fourth edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark olive green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, red and black printed title, (viii), 552 pp with 182 delightful monochrome illustrations - Monks, Hermits, Recluses, Pilgrims, Secular Clergy, Minstrels, Knights, Merchants throughout. Ex 'Grand Lodge - State of New York ' library with illustrated bookplate inside, small indigo stamp to the copyright page and rear paste down, rubbing of the cloth across the spine ends else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Nation's Memory; A Pictorial Guide to the Public Record Office Cox, Jane (Book #ID 49878) Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1988. London 1988. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8'' x 8¼''. ISBN 0114402167. Contains 56 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Medieval and Tudor Britain (A History of Britain) Chancellor, Valerie E. (Book #ID 110098) Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex Reprinted Edition 1970. 1970. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 7¼''. Contains 224 pp with numerous monochrome illustrations, maps and text figures throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	The Plains of Abraham Connell, Brian (Book #ID 113865) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1959. 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 288 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Corners sharp and pointed, pages firm and tight. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one short closed tear to the top rear cover, very minor rubs to the spine tip and upper corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Historical Sketches of Notable Persons and Events in The Reigns of James I. and Charles I. Carlyle, Thomas [Edited by Alexander Carlyle] (Book #ID 57881) Published by Chapman and Hall Ltd., 11 Henrietta Street, London First Edition circa 1898. London circa 1898. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xii] 354 printed pages of text with monochrome tissue guarded frontispiece and monochrome portrait facing page 274. Spine ends and corners turned in, age darkened closed page edges, ghosting to the end papers, pencilled marking to the front free end paper and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	On the Trail of John Wesley [Signed] Cheetham, J. Keith [John Wesley] (Book #ID 61177) Published by Luath Press Ltd., Edinburgh First Edition 2003. Edinburgh 2003. First edition in publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 214 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published, unused and unopened new book. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Margaret, With every blessing, J. Keith Cheetham.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1842820230 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Henry VIII and the Invasion of France Cruickshank, Charles (Book #ID 61205) Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Limited, Phoenix Mill, Far Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 1990. Gloucestershire 1990. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 193 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 31204125X Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	A Play of Passion; The Life of Sir Walter Ralegh Coote, Stephen [Sir Walter Ralegh] (Book #ID 63837) Published by Macmillan London Limited, Cavaye Place, London First Edition 1993. London 1993. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 419 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition colour illustrated dust wrapper with 10 mm closed tear to the top of the upper gutter, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333557417 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Oliver Cromwell's Letters and Speeches with Elucidation's [3 Volumes Complete] Carlyle, Thomas [Oliver Cromwell] (Book #ID 66134) Published by George Routledge and Sons, Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill, London 1888. Three Volumes. London 1888. Uniform matching hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, gilt and black title and author lettering to the spines and to the upper panels, illustrated 'Morley's Universal Library' to the front end papers and paste downs. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 247; 264; 252 printed pages of text. Just a little darkening to the spines, light rubbing to the tips and corners, without any foxing to the paper and a Very Good clean condition set. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£85.00 Convert currency

	The Porcupine; The Life of Algernon Sidney Carswell, John (Book #ID 74819) Published by John Murray Ltd, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1989. London 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 274 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations to the centre. Age spots to the top edge. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs and creases, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0719546842 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Passage to America; A History of Emigrants From Great Britain and Ireland to America in the Mid-nineteenth Century Coleman, Terry (Book #ID 74820) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 3 Fitzroy Square, London First Edition 1972. London 1972. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original jade green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, blue ship illustration to the spine and front panel, top edge dyed jade. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 317 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Closed page edges marked. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with rubs to the corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0091104009 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Oliver Cromwell's Letters and Speeches: with Elucidations. Volume IV only Carlyle, Thomas [Oliver Cromwell] (Book #ID 86630) Published by Chapman and Hall, 186 Strand, London Third Enlarged Edition 1850. 1850. Third enlarged edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, primrose end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains [ix] 499 printed pages of text. Spine ends creased, age darkened spine, lower corners turned-in and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Oliver Cromwell's Letters and Speeches: with Elucidations. Volume III only Carlyle, Thomas [Oliver Cromwell] (Book #ID 86629) Published by Chapman and Hall, 186 Strand, London Third Enlarged Edition 1850. 1850. Third enlarged edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, primrose end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains [xii] 450 printed pages of text. Spine ends creased, age darkened spine, corners turned-in and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Travesties and Transgressions in Tudor and Stuart England; Tales of Discord and Dissension Cressy, David (Book #ID 98555) Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London First Edition 2000. 2000. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 351 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0198207816 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	The History of Pompey the Little or the Life and Adventures of a Lap-Dog Coventry, Francis [Edited and Introduced by Robert Adams May] (Book #ID 99433) Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London First Thus Edition 1974. 1974. First thus edition hard back binding in publisher's original sapphire blue cloth covers, gilt and title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 221 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrated frontispiece. Tiny rubs to the spine tips and corners, ink name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0192553542 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Knight in Medieval England 1000-1400 Coss, Peter (Book #ID 99814) Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Limited., Phoenix Mill, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 1993. 1993. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour illustrations, maps and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0750900598 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Social Life in Stuart England Coate, Mary (Book #ID 107200) Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., London Second Edition 1925. 1925. Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original peach cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 188 pp with 16 monochrome illustrated plates. A little age darkening to the spine and free end papers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

John Stone's Chronicle | Christ Church Priory, Canterbury, 1417-1472 (Documents of Practice Series)

Connor, Meriel [Selected, Translated and Introduced]

(Book #ID 92301)

Published by Medieval Institute Publications, Western Michigan University First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition in publisher's original white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [viii] 165 printed pages of text with monochrome figures. A series of extracts, published in English for the first time, from the Chronicle of John Stone. His book is a compilation of events from Stone's own time, such as the burials of fellow monks, daily liturgy and feast days even the weather. He also notes unusual events such as the visit of the Patriarch of Antioch, who had with him 'four dromedaries and two camels. And this had never been seen before in England'. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781580441070

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Profession, Vocation and Culture in Later Medieval England; Essays Dedicated to The Memory of A. R. Myers

Clough, Cecil H. [Edited by] A. R. Myers

(Book #ID 94701)

Published by Liverpool University Press, Grove Street, Liverpool First Edition 1982. 1982.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lavender cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 262 printed pages of text, genealogical fold-out table. Age darkening to the page edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the lilac of the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0853233241

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The Science of War and Peace

Clarke, Robin

(Book #ID 18667)

Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square London First edition 1971. 1971.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 349 pp ISBN 0224005456. Touch of dust spotting to fore edge. Near Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with small surface rubs to edges and spine tips, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Age Of The Picts

Cummins, W. A.

(Book #ID 88626)

Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Ltd., Far Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire Reprinted Edition 1996. 1996.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 166 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, maps and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0750909242

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Scenes and Characters of the Middle Ages

Cutts, Rev. Edward L.

(Book #ID 109877)

Published by Simpkin, Marshall Ltd., Stationers Hall Court and Paternoster Row, London Seventh Edition 1930. 1930.

Seventh edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark olive green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, red and black printed title, (viii), 552 pp with 182 delightful monochrome illustrations - Monks, Hermits, Recluses, Pilgrims, Secular Clergy, Minstrels, Knights, Merchants throughout. Ex 'White Fathers' library bookplate inside, light rubbing of the cloth across the spine ends else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Documents in English Economic History

Clapp, H. E. S. Fisher and A. R. J. Jurica [Edited by]

(Book #ID 107133)

Published by G. Bell & Sons Ltd., London First Edition 1976. 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 544 pp. Ex college library copy, dewey number to the spine. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, dewey number to the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0713518715

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The Trial and Execution of Charles I

Cowie, Leonard W.

(Book #ID 97637)

Published by Wayland Publishers Limited, 101 Grays Inn Road, London First Edition 1972. 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 127 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Ex School Library copy with stamp to the front free end paper only, lower spine end scuffed. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 85340044X

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England in Picture Song and Story

Cunliffe, J. W. [Notes on the Illustrations by Margaret Barnard Pickel]

(Book #ID 27116)

Published by D. Appleton-Century Company New York and London First Edition 1936. 1936.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' xxxviii, 410 [pp] Monochrome illustrations throughout. Former message to the front end paper, very slight fading to the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lili at Aynhoe; Victorian Life in an English Country House

Cartwright-Hignett, Elizabeth

(Book #ID 66467)

Published by Barrie & Jenkins Ltd., 289 Westbourne Grove, London First Edition 1989. London 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 8¼''. Contains [vi] 128 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0712635203

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Early Britain

Church, Alfred J.

(Book #ID 37929)

Published by T. Fisher Unwin Ltd., Adelphi Terrace, London Sixth Impression.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 382 pp. 57 monochrome illustrations. Message to the free front end paper, scarlet spine slightly sun whitened, spotting to the closed page edges, corners sharp, binding firm and tight and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sidney Ironworks Accounts 1541-1573 | Camden Fourth (4th) Series | Volume 15 (Royal Historical Society)

Crossley, D. W. (Edited for the Society by) Royal Historical Society.

(Book #ID 107107)

Published by Royal Historical Society 1975. 1975.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows cream cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt black back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 269 pp. 'Withdrawn' stamp in red to the half-title, one other stamp to the copyright leaf. In Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Roaring Century 1846-1946

Cruikshank, Robert James

(Book #ID 107575)

Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1946. 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [x] 280 pp with 16 full-page single-sided monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Tanning to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with scattered foxing to the rear cover, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ourselves 1900-1930

Clephane, Irene

(Book #ID 39449)

Published by John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd., London First Edition 1933. London 1933.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto 9½'' x 7'' 240 printed pages of text with 243 monochrome illustrations throughout. Couple of pencil notes referring to the contents, spine very slightly darkened and in Very Good clean and sound condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Plains of Abraham

Connell, Brian

(Book #ID 41035)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1959. London 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 288 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Name and date to the front free end paper, corners sharp and pointed, pages firm and tight. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight tanning of the paper to the spine, very minor rubs to the spine tip and upper corners, not price clipped 21s. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Roaring Century 1846-1946

Cruikshank, Robert James

(Book #ID 95251)

Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1946. 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [x] 280 printed pages of text with 16 full-page single-sided monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Tanning to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with scattered foxing, not price clipped, 12s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Lives of the Lord Chancellors and Keepers of the Great Seal of England | From the Earliest Times till the Reign of King George IV [In Seven (7) Volumes Complete Set]

Campbell, Lord John [First Baron Campbell 1779-1861]

(Book #ID 116510)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London Third Edition 1848 | 1848. 1847 | 1848.

Uniform matching third edition hard back binding in publisher's original embossed dark green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt backs with gilt vignette to the front. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Volumes 1-3 (1848); volumes 4-5 (1846); volumes 6-7 (1847). Illustrated bookplate to each front paste down 'Chichester Literary Society & Mechanics Institute | This Book One of a Collection of 347 Volumes, was bequeathed to the Institution by the late Mrs Margaret Phelps in 1885', ex-library with card holder and issuing label to each front free end paper, shelf label to the spines. Heavy volume set weighing 10 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Scenes and Characters of the Middle Ages

Cutts, Rev. Edward L.

(Book #ID 107478)

Published by Daniel O'Connor, 90 Great Russell Street, London Fourth Edition 1922. 1922.

Fourth edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark olive green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, red and black printed title, (viii), 552 pp with 182 delightful monochrome illustrations - Monks, Hermits, Recluses, Pilgrims, Secular Clergy, Minstrels, Knights, Merchants throughout. Ex 'Grand Lodge - State of New York ' library with illustrated bookplate inside, small indigo stamp to the copyright page and rear paste down, rubbing of the cloth across the spine ends else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Nation's Memory; A Pictorial Guide to the Public Record Office

Cox, Jane

(Book #ID 49878)

Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1988. London 1988.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8'' x 8¼''. ISBN 0114402167. Contains 56 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Medieval and Tudor Britain (A History of Britain)

Chancellor, Valerie E.

(Book #ID 110098)

Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex Reprinted Edition 1970. 1970.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 7¼''. Contains 224 pp with numerous monochrome illustrations, maps and text figures throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Plains of Abraham

Connell, Brian

(Book #ID 113865)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1959. 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 288 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Corners sharp and pointed, pages firm and tight. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one short closed tear to the top rear cover, very minor rubs to the spine tip and upper corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Historical Sketches of Notable Persons and Events in The Reigns of James I. and Charles I.

Carlyle, Thomas [Edited by Alexander Carlyle]

(Book #ID 57881)

Published by Chapman and Hall Ltd., 11 Henrietta Street, London First Edition circa 1898. London circa 1898.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xii] 354 printed pages of text with monochrome tissue guarded frontispiece and monochrome portrait facing page 274. Spine ends and corners turned in, age darkened closed page edges, ghosting to the end papers, pencilled marking to the front free end paper and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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On the Trail of John Wesley [Signed]

Cheetham, J. Keith [John Wesley]

(Book #ID 61177)

Published by Luath Press Ltd., Edinburgh First Edition 2003. Edinburgh 2003.

First edition in publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 214 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published, unused and unopened new book. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Margaret, With every blessing, J. Keith Cheetham.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1842820230

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Henry VIII and the Invasion of France

Cruickshank, Charles

(Book #ID 61205)

Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Limited, Phoenix Mill, Far Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 1990. Gloucestershire 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 193 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 31204125X

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A Play of Passion; The Life of Sir Walter Ralegh

Coote, Stephen [Sir Walter Ralegh]

(Book #ID 63837)

Published by Macmillan London Limited, Cavaye Place, London First Edition 1993. London 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 419 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition colour illustrated dust wrapper with 10 mm closed tear to the top of the upper gutter, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333557417

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Oliver Cromwell's Letters and Speeches with Elucidation's [3 Volumes Complete]

Carlyle, Thomas [Oliver Cromwell]

(Book #ID 66134)

Published by George Routledge and Sons, Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill, London 1888. Three Volumes. London 1888.

Uniform matching hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, gilt and black title and author lettering to the spines and to the upper panels, illustrated 'Morley's Universal Library' to the front end papers and paste downs. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 247; 264; 252 printed pages of text. Just a little darkening to the spines, light rubbing to the tips and corners, without any foxing to the paper and a Very Good clean condition set. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Porcupine; The Life of Algernon Sidney

Carswell, John

(Book #ID 74819)

Published by John Murray Ltd, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1989. London 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 274 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations to the centre. Age spots to the top edge. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs and creases, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0719546842

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Passage to America; A History of Emigrants From Great Britain and Ireland to America in the Mid-nineteenth Century

Coleman, Terry

(Book #ID 74820)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 3 Fitzroy Square, London First Edition 1972. London 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original jade green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, blue ship illustration to the spine and front panel, top edge dyed jade. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 317 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Closed page edges marked. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with rubs to the corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0091104009

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Oliver Cromwell's Letters and Speeches: with Elucidations. Volume IV only

Carlyle, Thomas [Oliver Cromwell]

(Book #ID 86630)

Published by Chapman and Hall, 186 Strand, London Third Enlarged Edition 1850. 1850.

Third enlarged edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, primrose end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains [ix] 499 printed pages of text. Spine ends creased, age darkened spine, lower corners turned-in and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Oliver Cromwell's Letters and Speeches: with Elucidations. Volume III only

Carlyle, Thomas [Oliver Cromwell]

(Book #ID 86629)

Published by Chapman and Hall, 186 Strand, London Third Enlarged Edition 1850. 1850.

Third enlarged edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, primrose end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains [xii] 450 printed pages of text. Spine ends creased, age darkened spine, corners turned-in and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Travesties and Transgressions in Tudor and Stuart England; Tales of Discord and Dissension

Cressy, David

(Book #ID 98555)

Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London First Edition 2000. 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 351 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0198207816

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The History of Pompey the Little or the Life and Adventures of a Lap-Dog

Coventry, Francis [Edited and Introduced by Robert Adams May]

(Book #ID 99433)

Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London First Thus Edition 1974. 1974.

First thus edition hard back binding in publisher's original sapphire blue cloth covers, gilt and title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 221 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrated frontispiece. Tiny rubs to the spine tips and corners, ink name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0192553542

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The Knight in Medieval England 1000-1400

Coss, Peter

(Book #ID 99814)

Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Limited., Phoenix Mill, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 1993. 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour illustrations, maps and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0750900598

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Social Life in Stuart England

Coate, Mary

(Book #ID 107200)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., London Second Edition 1925. 1925.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original peach cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 188 pp with 16 monochrome illustrated plates. A little age darkening to the spine and free end papers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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