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	A Saunter Through Kent With Pen and Pencil Volume V [Vol. 5] Minster in Thanet, Ebblesfleet, Biddenden, Staplehurst, Rolvenden, Brookland and Fairfield. Igglesden, Charles [Sir Charles Igglesden born 1861 - died June 26th 1949, buried in Ashford Cemetery. Grandson of William Igglesden, founder of The Kentish Express who lived at Northbrook, Canterbury Road, Ashford. The Igglesden family diversified into Estate Agency, Land Agents, Removals, and Funeral Directors, however the Igglesden name disappeared from the High Streets of East Kent during the third quarter of the twentieth century, another casualty of 1970's economic slump?] Illustrated by Xavier Willis (Book #ID 63557) Published at the Offices of the Kentish Express, Ashford, Kent circa 1929. Ashford 1929. Hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. Quarto. 10'' x 7½''. Contains 110 [vi] printed pages of text with tissue guarded monochrome illustrations throughout. Lists up to volume XXIII [1929]. In Very Good clean and fresh condition. We currently hold in stock 32 other titles by this author from this series. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£55.00 Convert currency

	My Early Recollections of Charing Since 1868 Ward, Harry (Book #ID 80047) Published by Charing & District Local History Society, Charing First Edition 2002. Charing 2002. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 4to 11½'' x 8½''. Contains 19 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Headleys Guide to Ashford and District The Country of the Poet Laureate: With a Short History; and Descriptive Excursions to Wye, Tenterden, Charing, Lenham, Leeds Castle, Chilham, Aldington, Lympne, Great Chart, Eastwell, Bilsington, Pluckley, Woodchurch, Swinford, Old Manor, Godinton, Godmersham, and Hothfield Parks - Cycle Runs and Nature Notes [Headley's Ashford, Kent] (Book #ID 17431) Headley Brothers, The Invicta Press, Ashford, Kent First edition 1900. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original paper covered thick boards with monochrome photograph of 'Eastwell Towers' to upper panel, blue cloth spine, gilt lettering to spine. round corners. 8vo 7¼" x 5" 146, 2 20 [pp]. Illustrated advertisements to end papers and lower panel, 40 monochrome photographic illustrations, two fold-out plans of Ashford and Map of the District. First edition of the long running series of 'Guides to Ashford' by Headley Brothers. Light soiling to the paper covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Very scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£150.00 Convert currency

	History of Ashford Pearman, Rev. A. J. [Vicar of Rainham] Sir Thomas Colyer Colyer-Fergusson Baronet of Igtham Mote (Book #ID 17432) Published by H. Igglesden, High Street, Ashford First Edition 1868. 1868. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine and upper panel, black paper end papers, bevelled edges. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" xiv, 186 [pp]. Monochrome engravings, two tipped-in brown sepia prints. Former neat message across the top of the title page, bookplate crest of arms belonging to Sir Thomas Colyer Colyer-Fergusson Baronet of Igtham Mote to upper paste down. Spine slightly age darkened, light rubbing to corners and edges, without foxing and in Very Good clean condition. Very scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£235.00 Convert currency

	Images of Ashford Bennett, Mike (Book #ID 42817) Published by Breedon Books Co. Ltd., Derby First Edition 1998. Derby 1998. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. ISBN 1859831230. Contains 132 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper 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 KENT [Ashford] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Parish Church of St. Mildred Tenterden (Book #ID 46897) Printed circa 1974. London Publisher's original stapled card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 15 printed pages of text with 2 monochrome illustrations. 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 KENT [Ashford] Category	£7.50 Convert currency

	A History of Ashford, Kent [1] Ruderman, Arthur (Book #ID 28380) Published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd., Shopwyke Manor Barn, Chichester, Sussex First Edition 1994. Chichester 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' 150 pp ISBN 0850338786. End paper maps, archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, as new. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£32.50 Convert currency

	Ellen Terry Memorial Smallhythe Kent The National Trust [Ellen Terry 1847-1928] (Book #ID 32783) Published by The National Trust 1967. London 1967. Publisher's original stapled illustrated card covers. 8vo 7'' x 5¼'' 8 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	Smarden \| A Pictorial History Rodger, Jenni (Book #ID 95963) Published by Meresborough Books, 7 Station Road, Rainham, Kent First Edition 1982. 1982. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. Folio 12½'' x 8½''. Contains 48 pages with archive monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0905270592 Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	A History of Ashford, Kent [Signed] Ruderman, Arthur (Book #ID 36825) Published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd., Shopwyke Manor Barn, Chichester, Sussex First Edition 1994. Chichester 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' 150 pp ISBN 0850338786. End paper maps, archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Free from inscription. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, as new. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. SIGNED and dated November 1994 by the author to the title page. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£40.00 Convert currency

	Ashford; A Pictorial History [2] Ruderman, Arthur and Richard Filmer (Book #ID 56453) Published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd., Shopwyke Hall, Chichester First Edition 1991. Sussex 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. ISBN 0850338026. Contains unpaginated text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout, old 1935 map of Ashford to the front end papers. Fine condition book, in Fine condition photographic illustrated dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0850338026 Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Ellen Terry's House; Smallhythe Tenterden, Kent (Book #ID 39949) Published by The National Trust 1993. London 1993. Publisher's original stapled illustrated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 28 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	The Parish of Benenden, Kent: Its Monuments, Vicars, and Persons of Note. Also a Reprint of an Exceedingly Rare Pamphlet Entitled: This Winter's Wonders, Dated 1673 Haslewood, Rev. Francis (Book #ID 83320) Privately Published in Ipswich, First Edition 1889. Ipswich 1889. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, circular gilt and black motif to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xxx] 258 [iv] printed pages of text with tissue-guarded monochrome illustrations. Limited edition of two hundred and five copies. Spine is very slightly sun faded, small ink name inside and in Very Good clean and bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£250.00 Convert currency

	Biddenden Church, Kent Monochrome Postcard (Book #ID 40618) circa 1925. 1925. 5½'' x 3½'' unused monochrome post card. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Christ Church, Ashford, Kent Monochrome Postcard (Book #ID 40625) Post Office Dated 1925. 1925. 5½'' x 3½'' used monochrome post card. Post Office mark and date, stamp, address and personal message to the reverse. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	North Street, Ashford, Kent Monochrome Postcard (Book #ID 40627) Post Office Dated 1923. 1923. 5½'' x 3½'' used monochrome post card. Post Office mark and date, stamp, address and personal message to the reverse. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	Village Sign, The Biddenden Maids, Biddenden, Kent Monochrome Postcard [1] [Elisa and Mary Chuckhurst] (Book #ID 40642) circa 1930. 1930. 5½'' x 3½'' unused monochrome post card. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Biddenden Maids, Biddenden, Kent Monochrome Postcard [2] [Elisa and Mary Chuckhurst] (Book #ID 40643) circa 1930. 1930. 5½'' x 3½'' unused monochrome post card. With illustration and details of the maids. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Ashford; A Pictorial History [3] Ruderman, Arthur and Richard Filmer (Book #ID 66311) Published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd., Shopwyke Hall, Chichester First Edition 1991. Sussex 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. ISBN 0850338026. Contains unpaginated text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout, old 1935 map of Ashford to the front end papers. Fine condition book, in Fine condition photographic illustrated dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0850338026 Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	A Hundred and Ten Year History of The Invicta Press; Headley Brothers 1881-1991 Pitt, Stephen H. (Book #ID 59214) Published by Headley Brothers, The Invicta Press, Ashford, Kent First Edition 1991. Ashford 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, silver title lettering to the upper panel. 4to 11½'' x 11''. Contains 44 printed pages of text with archive monochrome and colour photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	A Saunter Through Kent With Pen and Pencil Volume II [2] Appledore, Hollingbourne, Benenden, Hemsted, Great Chart, Godington, Littlebourne, Ickham and Willesborough. Igglesden, Charles [Sir Charles Igglesden born 1861 - died June 26th 1949, buried in Ashford Cemetery. Grandson of William Igglesden, founder of The Kentish Express who lived at Northbrook, Canterbury Road, Ashford. The Igglesden family diversified into Estate Agency, Land Agents, Removals, and Funeral Directors, however the Igglesden name disappeared from the High Streets of East Kent during the third quarter of the twentieth century, another casualty of 1970's economic slump?] Illustrated by Xavier Willis (Book #ID 48760) Published at the Offices of the Kentish Express, Ashford, Kent First Edition 1900. 1900. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the upper panel. Quarto. 10'' x 7½''. Contains 80 printed pages of text with tissue guarded monochrome illustrations throughout. Front free end paper missing, a little brown ghosting to the rear end papers, without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean and bright condition. We currently hold in stock 32 other titles by this author from this series. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£95.00 Convert currency

	William Harvey and 400 Years of Medicine in Kent William Harvey [1578-] (Book #ID 49885) Published by Kent County Council, Maidstone circa 1978. 1978. Publisher's original stapled card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 20 printed pages of text with archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	A Hundred and Ten Year History of The Invicta Press; Headley Brothers 1881-1991 Pitt, Stephen H. (Book #ID 52086) Published by Headley Brothers, The Invicta Press, Ashford, Kent First Edition 1991. Ashford 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, silver title lettering to the upper panel. 4to 11½'' x 11''. Contains 44 printed pages of text with archive monochrome and colour photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Ashford; A Pictorial History [1] Ruderman, Arthur and Richard Filmer (Book #ID 54439) Published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd., Shopwyke Hall, Chichester First Edition 1991. Sussex 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. ISBN 0850338026. Contains unpaginated text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout, old 1935 map of Ashford to the front end papers. Ink calculations to the top of the last plate. Very Good condition book, in Fine condition photographic illustrated dust wrapper. Dust wrapper 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 KENT [Ashford] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Woodchurch Bonfire Society 1951-1959; and a little bit more [Introduction by Jim Addy and John Pellett] (Book #ID 60423) Published by Woodchurch Museum Trust, Kent 2008. Kent 2008. Publisher's original lemon colour illustrated card wrap covers. Folio 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 64 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Changing Ashford [Britain in Old Photographs Series] Salter, Steve R. (Book #ID 68293) Published by Sutton Publishing Ltd., Phoenix Mill, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 2003. Gloucestershire 2003. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. Quarto 9½'' x 7''. Contains 127 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	A Hundred and Ten Year History of The Invicta Press; Headley Brothers 1881-1991 Pitt, Stephen H. (Book #ID 83467) Published by Headley Brothers, The Invicta Press, Ashford, Kent First Edition 1991. Ashford 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, silver title lettering to the upper panel. 4to 11½'' x 11''. Contains 44 printed pages of text with archive monochrome and colour photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Pictorial Egerton [The Egerton Local History Group] (Book #ID 83589) Published by The Egerton Local History Group First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 4to 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 100 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. A little yellowing of the white panels to the margins and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Fair Maids of Kent; By a Man of Kent (Biddenden) Winnifrith, The Reverend A. [Mary and Eliza Chulkhurst (or Chalkhurst), commonly known as the Biddenden Maids, were a pair of conjoined twins supposedly born in Biddenden, Kent, in the year 1100] Mary Herbert, Dorothy Sidney, Dorothy Selby. (Book #ID 90163) Published by F. J. Parsons Ltd., Printers, The Bayle, Folkestone. No date but First Edition 1921. 1921. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. A fascinating survey of the 48 most famous historical women of Kent. Contains 110 printed pages of text with portrait frontispiece and 8 other photo monochrome illustrations on silk art paper. Pages 12 and 13 only about the maids who are said to have been joined at both the shoulder and the hip, and to have lived for 34 years. It is claimed that on their death they bequeathed five plots of land to the village, known as the Bread and Cheese Lands. The income from these lands was used to pay for an annual dole of food and drink to the poor every Easter. Since at least 1775 the dole has included Biddenden cakes, hard biscuits imprinted with an image of two conjoined women. List of Subscribers to the rear including Miss Frances Lane with her name in black fountain ink to the front free end paper. Slight sun fading down and the and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£95.00 Convert currency

	A List of Butterflies and Moths (Macro Lepidoptera) Occurring in the Neighbourhood of Ashford, Kent Scott, E. (Book #ID 115344) Published by Headless Brothers,, Ashford, Kent and 109 Kingsway, London First Edition 1936. 1936. First edition in publisher's original cream card wrap covers cloth covered boards, thin green linen spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 32 pp with one folding map. Light surface marks to the covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Ashford] Category	£9.00 Convert currency

A Saunter Through Kent With Pen and Pencil Volume V [Vol. 5] Minster in Thanet, Ebblesfleet, Biddenden, Staplehurst, Rolvenden, Brookland and Fairfield.

Igglesden, Charles [Sir Charles Igglesden born 1861 - died June 26th 1949, buried in Ashford Cemetery. Grandson of William Igglesden, founder of The Kentish Express who lived at Northbrook, Canterbury Road, Ashford. The Igglesden family diversified into Estate Agency, Land Agents, Removals, and Funeral Directors, however the Igglesden name disappeared from the High Streets of East Kent during the third quarter of the twentieth century, another casualty of 1970's economic slump?] Illustrated by Xavier Willis

(Book #ID 63557)

Published at the Offices of the Kentish Express, Ashford, Kent circa 1929. Ashford 1929.

Hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. Quarto. 10'' x 7½''. Contains 110 [vi] printed pages of text with tissue guarded monochrome illustrations throughout. Lists up to volume XXIII [1929]. In Very Good clean and fresh condition. We currently hold in stock 32 other titles by this author from this series. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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My Early Recollections of Charing Since 1868

Ward, Harry

(Book #ID 80047)

Published by Charing & District Local History Society, Charing First Edition 2002. Charing 2002.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 4to 11½'' x 8½''. Contains 19 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Headleys Guide to Ashford and District The Country of the Poet Laureate: With a Short History; and Descriptive Excursions to Wye, Tenterden, Charing, Lenham, Leeds Castle, Chilham, Aldington, Lympne, Great Chart, Eastwell, Bilsington, Pluckley, Woodchurch, Swinford, Old Manor, Godinton, Godmersham, and Hothfield Parks - Cycle Runs and Nature Notes

[Headley's Ashford, Kent]

(Book #ID 17431)

Headley Brothers, The Invicta Press, Ashford, Kent First edition 1900.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original paper covered thick boards with monochrome photograph of 'Eastwell Towers' to upper panel, blue cloth spine, gilt lettering to spine. round corners. 8vo 7¼" x 5" 146, 2 20 [pp]. Illustrated advertisements to end papers and lower panel, 40 monochrome photographic illustrations, two fold-out plans of Ashford and Map of the District. First edition of the long running series of 'Guides to Ashford' by Headley Brothers. Light soiling to the paper covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Very scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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History of Ashford

Pearman, Rev. A. J. [Vicar of Rainham] Sir Thomas Colyer Colyer-Fergusson Baronet of Igtham Mote

(Book #ID 17432)

Published by H. Igglesden, High Street, Ashford First Edition 1868. 1868.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine and upper panel, black paper end papers, bevelled edges. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" xiv, 186 [pp]. Monochrome engravings, two tipped-in brown sepia prints. Former neat message across the top of the title page, bookplate crest of arms belonging to Sir Thomas Colyer Colyer-Fergusson Baronet of Igtham Mote to upper paste down. Spine slightly age darkened, light rubbing to corners and edges, without foxing and in Very Good clean condition. Very scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Images of Ashford

Bennett, Mike

(Book #ID 42817)

Published by Breedon Books Co. Ltd., Derby First Edition 1998. Derby 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. ISBN 1859831230. Contains 132 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper 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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The Parish Church of St. Mildred Tenterden

(Book #ID 46897)

Printed circa 1974. London

Publisher's original stapled card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 15 printed pages of text with 2 monochrome illustrations. 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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A History of Ashford, Kent [1]

Ruderman, Arthur

(Book #ID 28380)

Published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd., Shopwyke Manor Barn, Chichester, Sussex First Edition 1994. Chichester 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' 150 pp ISBN 0850338786. End paper maps, archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, as new. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ellen Terry Memorial Smallhythe Kent

The National Trust [Ellen Terry 1847-1928]

(Book #ID 32783)

Published by The National Trust 1967. London 1967.

Publisher's original stapled illustrated card covers. 8vo 7'' x 5¼'' 8 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Smarden | A Pictorial History

Rodger, Jenni

(Book #ID 95963)

Published by Meresborough Books, 7 Station Road, Rainham, Kent First Edition 1982. 1982.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. Folio 12½'' x 8½''. Contains 48 pages with archive monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0905270592

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A History of Ashford, Kent [Signed]

Ruderman, Arthur

(Book #ID 36825)

Published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd., Shopwyke Manor Barn, Chichester, Sussex First Edition 1994. Chichester 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' 150 pp ISBN 0850338786. End paper maps, archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Free from inscription. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, as new. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. SIGNED and dated November 1994 by the author to the title page. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ashford; A Pictorial History [2]

Ruderman, Arthur and Richard Filmer

(Book #ID 56453)

Published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd., Shopwyke Hall, Chichester First Edition 1991. Sussex 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. ISBN 0850338026. Contains unpaginated text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout, old 1935 map of Ashford to the front end papers. Fine condition book, in Fine condition photographic illustrated dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0850338026

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Ellen Terry's House; Smallhythe Tenterden, Kent

(Book #ID 39949)

Published by The National Trust 1993. London 1993.

Publisher's original stapled illustrated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 28 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Parish of Benenden, Kent: Its Monuments, Vicars, and Persons of Note. Also a Reprint of an Exceedingly Rare Pamphlet Entitled: This Winter's Wonders, Dated 1673

Haslewood, Rev. Francis

(Book #ID 83320)

Privately Published in Ipswich, First Edition 1889. Ipswich 1889.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, circular gilt and black motif to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xxx] 258 [iv] printed pages of text with tissue-guarded monochrome illustrations. Limited edition of two hundred and five copies. Spine is very slightly sun faded, small ink name inside and in Very Good clean and bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Biddenden Church, Kent Monochrome Postcard

(Book #ID 40618)

circa 1925. 1925.

5½'' x 3½'' unused monochrome post card. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Christ Church, Ashford, Kent Monochrome Postcard

(Book #ID 40625)

Post Office Dated 1925. 1925.

5½'' x 3½'' used monochrome post card. Post Office mark and date, stamp, address and personal message to the reverse. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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North Street, Ashford, Kent Monochrome Postcard

(Book #ID 40627)

Post Office Dated 1923. 1923.

5½'' x 3½'' used monochrome post card. Post Office mark and date, stamp, address and personal message to the reverse. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Village Sign, The Biddenden Maids, Biddenden, Kent Monochrome Postcard [1]

[Elisa and Mary Chuckhurst]

(Book #ID 40642)

circa 1930. 1930.

5½'' x 3½'' unused monochrome post card. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Biddenden Maids, Biddenden, Kent Monochrome Postcard [2]

[Elisa and Mary Chuckhurst]

(Book #ID 40643)

circa 1930. 1930.

5½'' x 3½'' unused monochrome post card. With illustration and details of the maids. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ashford; A Pictorial History [3]

Ruderman, Arthur and Richard Filmer

(Book #ID 66311)

Published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd., Shopwyke Hall, Chichester First Edition 1991. Sussex 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. ISBN 0850338026. Contains unpaginated text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout, old 1935 map of Ashford to the front end papers. Fine condition book, in Fine condition photographic illustrated dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0850338026

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A Hundred and Ten Year History of The Invicta Press; Headley Brothers 1881-1991

Pitt, Stephen H.

(Book #ID 59214)

Published by Headley Brothers, The Invicta Press, Ashford, Kent First Edition 1991. Ashford 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, silver title lettering to the upper panel. 4to 11½'' x 11''. Contains 44 printed pages of text with archive monochrome and colour photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Saunter Through Kent With Pen and Pencil Volume II [2] Appledore, Hollingbourne, Benenden, Hemsted, Great Chart, Godington, Littlebourne, Ickham and Willesborough.

Igglesden, Charles [Sir Charles Igglesden born 1861 - died June 26th 1949, buried in Ashford Cemetery. Grandson of William Igglesden, founder of The Kentish Express who lived at Northbrook, Canterbury Road, Ashford. The Igglesden family diversified into Estate Agency, Land Agents, Removals, and Funeral Directors, however the Igglesden name disappeared from the High Streets of East Kent during the third quarter of the twentieth century, another casualty of 1970's economic slump?] Illustrated by Xavier Willis

(Book #ID 48760)

Published at the Offices of the Kentish Express, Ashford, Kent First Edition 1900. 1900.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the upper panel. Quarto. 10'' x 7½''. Contains 80 printed pages of text with tissue guarded monochrome illustrations throughout. Front free end paper missing, a little brown ghosting to the rear end papers, without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean and bright condition. We currently hold in stock 32 other titles by this author from this series. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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William Harvey and 400 Years of Medicine in Kent

William Harvey [1578-]

(Book #ID 49885)

Published by Kent County Council, Maidstone circa 1978. 1978.

Publisher's original stapled card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 20 printed pages of text with archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Hundred and Ten Year History of The Invicta Press; Headley Brothers 1881-1991

Pitt, Stephen H.

(Book #ID 52086)

Published by Headley Brothers, The Invicta Press, Ashford, Kent First Edition 1991. Ashford 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, silver title lettering to the upper panel. 4to 11½'' x 11''. Contains 44 printed pages of text with archive monochrome and colour photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ashford; A Pictorial History [1]

Ruderman, Arthur and Richard Filmer

(Book #ID 54439)

Published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd., Shopwyke Hall, Chichester First Edition 1991. Sussex 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. ISBN 0850338026. Contains unpaginated text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout, old 1935 map of Ashford to the front end papers. Ink calculations to the top of the last plate. Very Good condition book, in Fine condition photographic illustrated dust wrapper. Dust wrapper 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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The Woodchurch Bonfire Society 1951-1959; and a little bit more

[Introduction by Jim Addy and John Pellett]

(Book #ID 60423)

Published by Woodchurch Museum Trust, Kent 2008. Kent 2008.

Publisher's original lemon colour illustrated card wrap covers. Folio 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 64 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Changing Ashford [Britain in Old Photographs Series]

Salter, Steve R.

(Book #ID 68293)

Published by Sutton Publishing Ltd., Phoenix Mill, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 2003. Gloucestershire 2003.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. Quarto 9½'' x 7''. Contains 127 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Hundred and Ten Year History of The Invicta Press; Headley Brothers 1881-1991

Pitt, Stephen H.

(Book #ID 83467)

Published by Headley Brothers, The Invicta Press, Ashford, Kent First Edition 1991. Ashford 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, silver title lettering to the upper panel. 4to 11½'' x 11''. Contains 44 printed pages of text with archive monochrome and colour photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Pictorial Egerton

[The Egerton Local History Group]

(Book #ID 83589)

Published by The Egerton Local History Group First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 4to 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 100 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. A little yellowing of the white panels to the margins and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Fair Maids of Kent; By a Man of Kent (Biddenden)

Winnifrith, The Reverend A. [Mary and Eliza Chulkhurst (or Chalkhurst), commonly known as the Biddenden Maids, were a pair of conjoined twins supposedly born in Biddenden, Kent, in the year 1100] Mary Herbert, Dorothy Sidney, Dorothy Selby.

(Book #ID 90163)

Published by F. J. Parsons Ltd., Printers, The Bayle, Folkestone. No date but First Edition 1921. 1921.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. A fascinating survey of the 48 most famous historical women of Kent. Contains 110 printed pages of text with portrait frontispiece and 8 other photo monochrome illustrations on silk art paper. Pages 12 and 13 only about the maids who are said to have been joined at both the shoulder and the hip, and to have lived for 34 years. It is claimed that on their death they bequeathed five plots of land to the village, known as the Bread and Cheese Lands. The income from these lands was used to pay for an annual dole of food and drink to the poor every Easter. Since at least 1775 the dole has included Biddenden cakes, hard biscuits imprinted with an image of two conjoined women. List of Subscribers to the rear including Miss Frances Lane with her name in black fountain ink to the front free end paper. Slight sun fading down and the and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A List of Butterflies and Moths (Macro Lepidoptera) Occurring in the Neighbourhood of Ashford, Kent

Scott, E.

(Book #ID 115344)

Published by Headless Brothers,, Ashford, Kent and 109 Kingsway, London First Edition 1936. 1936.

First edition in publisher's original cream card wrap covers cloth covered boards, thin green linen spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 32 pp with one folding map. Light surface marks to the covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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