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Modern Britain 1700-1983; A Domestic History Alderman, Geoffrey (Book #ID 68425) Published by Croom Helm Ltd., Burrell Row, Beckenham, Kent First Edition 1986. Kent 1986. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 294 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with sun fading of the red lettering to the spine, 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 0709905378 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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The Hundred Years War (La Guerre De Cent Ans) Perroy, Edouard [With an introduction to the English edition by David C. Douglas] First authorized translation in the English language translated by W. B. Wells. (Book #ID 107909) Published by Eyre and Spottiswoode 15 Bedford Street, London First English Translated Edition 1951. 1951. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, oxidised blocked and lettered silver back, top edge dyed red. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. The Hundred Years' War was a series of armed conflicts between the kingdoms of England and France during the Late Middle Ages. It originated from disputed claims to the French throne between the English royal House of Plantagenet and the French royal House of Valois. Over time, the war grew into a broader power struggle involving factions from across Western Europe, fuelled by emerging nationalism on both sides. Contains (xxix), 376 pp with 3 monochrome maps, 2 tables. Spine sun faded, small name dated 1952 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 |
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The Groundwork of British History: Section III 1714-1921 Warner, George Townsend and Marten, C. H. K. (Book #ID 15109) Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London 1924. 1924. Hard back binding in publisher's original sage cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 8" x 5½". School stamp to front end paper and title page, contents and cloth in Nr. Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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Our National Heritage Volume 7 (Book #ID 47948) Published by National Benzole Co. Ltd., Wellington House, Buckingham Gate, London 1960. London 1960. Publisher's original wire ring bound thick card wrap covers. Quarto. 10'' x 8½''. Contains 45 printed pages of text with monochrome photographic illustrations and drawings throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. We currently hold in stock 5 other titles from this series. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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The Lunar Men; The Friends Who Made The Future 1730-1810 [Signed] Uglow, Jenny (Book #ID 86427) Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square London First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue paper covered boards, cream title and author lettering to the spine, powder blue end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 588 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Jenny Uglow.' 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 0571196470 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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Forty Years On: The Old Roxbury Latin School on Kearsarge Avenue From the Civil War to the Twenties Russell, Francis [Edited and with a Foreword by] (Book #ID 16304) West Roxbury First edition 1970. 1970. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9¼" x 6¼" 104 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. In Fine condition with spine tips turned in, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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Unveiling Man's Origins; Ten Decades of Thought About Human Evolution Leakey, L. S. B. and Goodall, Vanne Morris (Book #ID 90713) Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First UK Edition 1970. 1970. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 185 printed pages of text. The covers have been laminated and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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Our National Heritage Volume 6 (Book #ID 47947) Published by National Benzole Co. Ltd., Wellington House, Buckingham Gate, London 1959. London 1959. Publisher's original wire ring bound thick card wrap covers. Quarto. 10'' x 8½''. Contains 37 printed pages of text with monochrome photographic illustrations and drawings throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. National Benzole compliments slip enclosed. We currently hold in stock 5 other titles from this series. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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Peter the Pardoner; or, The Highways and Byeways of England in the 14th Century Markham, M. E. (Book #ID 75016) Published by Morgan & Scott, 12 Paternoster Buildings, London circa 1904. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original daffodil decorated blue cloth covers, black and silver title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 100 printed pages of text with full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Bookplate to the front free end paper, British Library dates this as 1904, whilst the covers are secure to the text, the end papers are cracked, light rubbing to the high points of the covers and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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The Felton Bequests: An Historical Record 1904-1933 Burdett, Basil (Book #ID 16976) Felton Bequests Committee, Melbourne, Victoria First edition 1934. 1934. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light beige cloth spine, grey paper covers, black lettering to upper panel. 4to 10" x 7¾" 99 pp. Monochrome photographic frontispiece. Slight age darkening to end papers and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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Half Hours on the Quarter-Deck: The Spanish Armada to Sir Cloudesley Shovel 1670: Half Hour Library of Travel, Nature and Science [Various Authors] (Book #ID 17328) Published by James Nisbet & Co., Limited 21 Berners Street, London 1896. 1896. Hard back binding in publisher's original camel cloth covers, gilt lettering and black designs to spine and upper panel, all edges gilt, floral end papers. Thick 8vo 7½" x 5¼". Contains [xvi] 376 [32 publisher's catalogue] printed pages of text with 45 monochrome illustrations. Slight age darkening to the end papers, spine tips turned-in, small tear to foot of page 211, and in Very Good clean and tight condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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Ancestral Voices Ruck, Berta (Book #ID 76127) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1972. London 1972. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, family tree to the end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 287 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs to the centre. Very little wear to the covers, ghosting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in near 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 0091109604 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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More Medieval Byways Salzman, L. F. (Book #ID 107746) Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First Edition 1926. 1926. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, blind-tooled front. 12mo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains 226 pp. Spine ends softened with shallow rubs, age darkened closed pages edges and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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Woman Through the Ages [In Two Volumes Complete] Reich, Emil (Book #ID 18593) Methuen & Co. 36 Essex Street, Strand, London 1912. Two Volumes. 1912. Uniform matching hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering and symmetrical designs to spine, fore and lower edges untrimmed. 8vo 9" x 6" 272, 294, 30 [pp] catalogue dated July 1912. Thirty-six monochrome illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Age darkening and foxing to end papers, cloth to spine slightly faded, shallow rubs across spine tips. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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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. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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Our Sovereigns | From Alfred to Edward VIII, 871-1936 Lancaster, Osbert [Sir Osbert Lancaster, CBE (4 August 1908 - 27 July 1986) was an English cartoonist, author, art critic and stage designer, best known to the public at large for his cartoons published in the Daily Express. Interested in art and architectural history and an activist for conservation, much of his work parodied British history and trends in the arts]. (Book #ID 93240) Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1936. 1936. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lemon cloth covers, scarlet title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Author's second book. Contains [xvi] 196 printed pages of text with 55 portraits in colour. Very Good condition book in scarce Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor nicks to the edges, not price clipped 5s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 10 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon | The Story As Told By the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII | Being a Supplementary Volume to the Author's History of England (The Silver Library Series) Froude, James Anthony [Catherine of Aragon] (Book #ID 109416) Published by Longmans, Green and Co., 39 Paternoster Row, London New Edition 1897. 1879. New edition with illustrations hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title, ship vignette and author lettering to the spine, swan and ship end papers. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xii), 543 + 32 pp catalogue. Light rubbing to the corners and spine ends and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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A New and Comprehensive Gazetteer of England and Wales, Presenting Under Each Article Respectively, the Population of the Town and Parishes, According to the Census of 1831, and the State of the Elective Franchise, as Fixed by the Provisions of the Reform Bill. Volume II. Bell, James (Book #ID 19713) A. Fullarton & Co., 34 Hutcheson Street Glasgow 1834 Volume II.-Part II. 1834. Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers. 8vo 9¼" x 6". Illustrated by a series of six folding maps, forming a complete county atlas of England [when complete]. Rebinding condition with hinges broken, lower end paper missing, foxing to fold-out maps, one map with extensive age darkening to folded edge, page 241-242 with piece missing to lower corner affecting text. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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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 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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A Guide to Software for Historians Donald A. Spaeth (Editor) (Book #ID 91355) Published by University of Glasgow First Edition 1991. 1991. First edition in publisher's original printed red and white card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11¾'' x 8¼''. Contains 98 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951751409 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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Nick of Time; A Story of the English Civil War Knight, Alexander (Book #ID 50517) Published by Red Knight Press, 172 Ross Road, Hereford First Edition 2005. 2005. Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 0954398114. Contains 137 printed pages of text. 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 ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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The People's King: A Short Life of Edward VII Holt-White, W. (Edward VII) (Book #ID 21265) Eveleigh Nash, London 1910. 1910. Hard back binding in publisher's original aubergine cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine, photographic colour cameo inlay and gilt lettering to upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 288 pp. Eight monochrome illustrations. Name to front end paper, rubbing to edges and corners, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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Tell The People [Signed] Williams-Thompson, Mike [Hermine (Clem) Borrie, half French her maiden name was Camelinat and she became an Advanced Member of the Royal Academy of Dancing at the age of Thirteen]. (Book #ID 83463) Published by World's Press News Publishing Co. Ltd., 9-10 Old Bailey, London First Edition 1956. London 1956. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 112 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 12/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Clem Borrie, [Author who writes under her married name of Hermine Borrie] with all best wishes, Mike.' Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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The Castles of Great Britain Toy, Sidney (Book #ID 21770) Published by William Heinemann Limited, London Second edition 1954 [First edition 1953]. 1954. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, faded gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 6" 278 pp. Maps to end papers, monochrome plans, sketches and photographic illustrations. Pen notes to some margins 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 |
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Alexander the Great: Published for the Classical Association Second Series Volume XII, No. 2 (Book #ID 21838) Oxford University Press, Amen House, London First edition 1965. 1965. Publisher's original stapled paper covers. 8vo 9¼" x 6". Fold-out map, monochrome illustrations. Slight rubbing to edges of 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 ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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Brochure on the Subject: British and European History [Modern]. One of the 15 Subjects Comprising the International University Societies Course, Which are Enumerated in the Certificate Furnished to Each Member Goligher, William Alexander [International University Society] (Book #ID 22193) International University Society circa 1930 edition not stated. 1930. Publisher's original blue card covers, black and white lettering to front cover. 8vo 7¼" x 5" 67 pp. Spine faded and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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Brochure on the Subject: Ancient History. One of the 15 Subjects Comprising the International University Societies Course, Which are Enumerated in the Certificate Furnished to Each Member Barker, Ernest [International University Society] (Book #ID 22195) International University Society circa 1930 edition not stated. 1930. Publisher's original blue card covers, black and white lettering to front cover. 8vo 7¼" x 5" 70 pp. Spine faded and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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Thomas Carlyle: Supplement to British Book News No. 23 Gascoyne, David (Thomas Carlyle) (Book #ID 22383) Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 39 Paternoster Row, London First edition 1952. 1952. Publisher's original stapled card covers. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 44 pp. Frontispiece. Slight age darkening to card edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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Chambers Dictionary of World History: 7500 A-Z Entries From Earliest Times to the Present Day Lenman, Bruce P. [Editor] (Book #ID 22649) Chambers Harrap Ltd., Edinburgh 1993. 1993. Publisher's original illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 996 pp ISBN 0550150056. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. New book never used. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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Chronicles of the Tudor Kings: The Tudor Dynasty from 1485-1553: Henry VII, Henry VIII and Edward VI in the Words of Their Contemporaries Loades, David [General Editor] (Book #ID 22652) Garamond Ltd., London First edition 1990. 1990. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. Folio 12½" x 10" 256 pp ISBN 1855830752. Colour and monochrome photographic illustrations and paintings on glossy silk art paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, new book never opened. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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The Victorian Era [1820-1901] Milliken, E. K. (Book #ID 22906) Published by George G. Harrap & Co., Ltd, 182 High Holborn, London First edition 1963. 1963. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 263 pp. Monochrome illustrations. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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The King's Jaunt | George IV In Scotland, 1822 'One And Twenty Daft Days' Prebble, John (Book #ID 102811) Published by Collins 8 Grafton Street, London First Edition 1988. 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original plum cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper plans of Edinburgh. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xvi), 399 pp with monochrome illustrations to the central pages. 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 0002154048 Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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The Political History of England in Twelve Volumes | From the Accession of Richard II. To the Death of Richard III (1377-1485) (Volume IV | Four | 4 Only) Oman, C. [Edited by William Hunt and Reginald L. Poole] (Book #ID 110714) Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 39 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1906. 1906. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (xvi), 525 pp with 3 folding colour maps to the rear. Spine slightly sun darkened, foxing to the end papers, else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH HISTORY Category |
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The English Civil War; A Concise History Ashley, Maurice (Book #ID 23572) Published by Thames and Hudson, High Holborn, London First edition 1974. 1974. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine and upper panel. Quarto 10" x 7" 192 pp ISBN 0500820023. 169 monochrome illustrations, 3 maps. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 |
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