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	The Heraldry of Canterbury Cathedral Volume I The Great Cloister Vault [in 4 parts]: Part I January 1939; Part II April 1939; Part III July 1939; Part IV September 1939. Messenger, A. W. B. (Book #ID 80648) Published at The Office of the Friends Christ Church Gateway, Canterbury January - September 1939. Publisher's original stapled plain cream card wrap covers [softback] gilt title lettering to the front covers. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains a total of 68 pages over the four booklets with monochrome photographs and some illustrations throughout, one fold-out diagrammatic plan of the vaulting. Slight age tanning to the covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrappers as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	A History of the Westbere Parish Council \| The First Hundred Years 1894 - 1994 Wenham, Shelagh [With Contributions by E. A. West and J. W. Hill] (Book #ID 96829) Published Privately by the Author First Edition 1994. 1994. First edition in publisher's original blue card wrap covers [soft back] with map to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 47 (+ covers) printed pages of text with four double-page maps. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Every Window Tells a Story Hill, The Reverend Derek Ingram (Book #ID 54989) Published by Channel 4 Television, 60 Charlotte Street, London First Edition 1986. London 1986. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 28 printed pages of text with colour 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 [Canterbury] Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The North Wood; Glimpses into Five Hundred Years of Local History, between the Eleventh and Sixteenth Centuries Taylor, Flavia [Illustrations by Martin Taylor] (Book #ID 57187) Published by Emprint Publications, 9 Harbour Street, Whitstable, Kent First Edition 1995. Kent 1995. Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and maps throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1871716055 Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Church of St. Stephen Proto-Martyr Hackington, Kent \| A History and Guide Hayes, John (Book #ID 92799) Privately Published by the Author First Edition 1978. 1978. First edition in publisher's original stapled illustrated white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 16 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Illustrated Portrait of Canterbury [Signed] Boyle, John [Illustrated by Sue Scullard] (Book #ID 92267) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green, London Third Edition 1988. 1988. Third edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 190 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'To John, From John and Gwen, Happy Reading! Xmas 1991.' 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 0709035225 Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Church of St. Stephen Proto-Martyr Hackington, Kent Hayes, John (Book #ID 59324) First Edition 1978. 1978. Publisher's original stapled illustrated white card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 16 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	A Legend Dies; The Story of a Tree with a Cricketing History Robertson, David (Book #ID 80114) Published Privately First Edition 2006. 2006. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 40 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour photographs throughout. Light marking to the fore edge, front cover lower corner creased and in near Fine clean unopened condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	A Saunter Through Kent With Pen and Pencil Volume VI [Volume 6] Boughton under Blean, Dunkirk, Smarden, Lympne, Court at Street and West Hythe. 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 63558) Published at the Offices of the Kentish Express, Ashford, Kent 1915. Ashford 1915. 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 84 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Lists up to volume XIV [1915]. 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 [Canterbury] Category	£55.00 Convert currency

	Canterbury Christ Church University; The First Forty Five Years Watson, Nigel (Book #ID 61210) Published by James and James Ltd., 2-5 Benjamin Street, London First Edition 2007. London 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. 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 9781903942826 Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Pilgrimage to Canterbury; A Walking Guide From Winchester to Canterbury Fearon, Henry (Book #ID 62290) Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd., London. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with very light rubbing to the corners, not price clipped 10/6. 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. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£7.50 Convert currency

	Saint Dunstan of Canterbury; A Study of Monastic Reform in The Tenth Century Duckett, Eleanor Shipley (Saint Dunstan) (Book #ID 88639) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1955. 1955. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 249 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with very shallow rubs to the spine ends, not price clipped 21s. 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 KENT [Canterbury] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Our Beautiful Homeland; Canterbury Martin, Norah Baldwin [Colour Plates by Jack Merriott] (Book #ID 62545) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1950 edition not stated. London circa 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original pea green paper covers, maroon title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel, end paper maps. 8vo. 10'' x 8''. Contains 62 printed pages of text with eight splendid colour plates throughout. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tears and chips to the edges and corners, price clipped. 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 KENT [Canterbury] Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Patterns; Poems by H. L. Rogers Rogers, H. L. [Headmaster, King's College School Canterbury 1910 to 1934] Introduction by Ronald Mason (K.C.S. 1923 - 1931) and a Memoir by T. R. Harley (Senior Classical Master K.C.S. 1917 - 1924) (Book #ID 89563) Published Privately by the Author First and Only Edition August 1951. 1951. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original stone cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 6''. Contains 184 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece photograph. Dusty page edges and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Chartham and its Church [Signed] Haslam, Graham [Edited by Marina Griffin] Maurice Edward Kidd [Rector of Chartham Church] (Book #ID 93210) Published Privately by the Author First Edition 1982. 1982. First edition in publisher's original white illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 20 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, double page map. SIGNED by Maurice Edward Kidd [Rector of Chartham Church]. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Descriptive and Illustrated Catalogue of Two Old Dutch Painted and Stained Windows in the Royal Museum and Free Library of Canterbury Thornton, W. Pugin (Book #ID 73348) Published by Cross & Jackman, Canterbury First Edition 1899. London 1899. First edition in publisher's original light brown card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains [x] 50 printed pages of text with many full-page monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Small tear to the foot of the spine and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£7.00 Convert currency

	The Canterbury Pilgrimages [The Pilgrimage Series] Ward, H. Snowden (Book #ID 69961) Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London Second Edition 1927. London 1927. Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel with decorated border. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 320 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout, two fold-out maps of the pilgrims way tipped-in to the rear. Edges a little scuffed, age darkened page edges, ink name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in scarce Good condition dust wrapper with chips to the spine ends, edges and for edges. 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. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Boughton-Under-Blean (Faversham Papers No. 22) [About Faversham Number 22] White, Joan (Book #ID 93208) Published by The Faversham Society, Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre, 10-13 Preston Street, Faversham, Kent First Edition 1983. 1983. First edition in publisher's original stapled light grey monochrome illustrated card wrap covers. Folio 12'' x 8¼''. Contains [x] 65 typed pages of text with map, monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the edges and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0900532393 Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	A Short History and Guide of St. Martin's Church, Canterbury Donaldson, The Reverend Christopher (Book #ID 87463) Published by The Church Publishers, Chapel Place, Ramsgate 1966. 1966. Stapled white card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 40 printed pages of text with a couple of monochrome photographs. Without any ownership markings 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 [Canterbury] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Petham Tales \| The History of a Village in Kent [Signed] Hannibal, Patrick (Book #ID 96822) Published by Thompson & Hannibal, Broadway, Petham, Canterbury First Edition 1988. 1988. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Petham is a rural village and civil parish in the North Downs, five miles south of Canterbury in Kent. Contains 51 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs and maps throughout. Tanning to the cover edges, contents in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Patrick Hannibal'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£55.00 Convert currency

	Chislet Chronicles Williams, Rob [Chislet is a small English village and a sprawling rural parish in northeast Kent between Canterbury and the Isle of Thanet, the second largest in the district. A former spelling, 'Chistlet', is seen in 1418. Most of the land use is fertile agricultural and is marsh where low-lying. (Book #ID 86224) Published by Maple Leaf Publications First Edition 2001. 2001. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 152 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. The Chislet marshes mark the western end of the Wantsum Channel, an arm of the North Sea that separated the Isle of Thanet from the mainland. Saltmaking was an important activity in the marshes in ancient times. Chislet Windmill stood north of the Thanet Way on the road to Reculver until it burnt down in 2005; a replica was built on the same site in 2011. Small mark to the top corners of the last six pages and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0954129504 Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Walks in the Forest of Blean \| Fourteen Rambles North and West of Canterbury. Edited by Margaret Bailey and Andrew Gray [Swale Footpaths Group]. (Book #ID 96820) Published by Swale Footpaths Group, Lion Yard, Lewson Street, Teynham, Sittingbourne, Kent 1973. 1973. Publisher's original terracotta card wrap covers [soft back] with simple map to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 50 (+ covers) printed pages of text with five double sided fold-out maps to the rear, erratum note to page 47. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Wincheap Memories; A Pictorial History of a Corner of Canterbury Tritton, Paul (Book #ID 111745) Published by Robert Brett & Sons Limited, Ashford Road, Canterbury, Kent First Edition 1996. 1996. First edition in publisher's original flat backed spine archive photographic illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 208 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0952778904 Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	And We All Got Under The Table; Under Fire 1939-45 A V. E. Day Commemoration Joyce Beadle, Doris Hughes, Win Speight, Nickie Young (The Oaten Hill and District Society Canterbury) (Book #ID 89423) Published by The Local History Group of The Oaten Hill and District Society Canterbury First Edition circa 1996. 1996. First edition in publisher's original black line illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 4to 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 37 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Kent Churches 1954 Pratt Boorman, H. R. and V. J. Torr (Book #ID 78059) Published by Kent Messenger, Maidstone, Kent First Edition 1954. Kent 1954. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original purple cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 4to 11'' x 9''. Contains 173 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Lower spine end scuffed, very light ghosting to the free end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips with related creasing to the spine ends edges and corners, not price clipped 20/-. 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 KENT [Canterbury] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Canterbury Pilgrimages [The Adam & Charles Black Pilgrimage Series] Ward, H. Snowden [Photographs by Catherine Weed Barnes Ward] (Book #ID 107376) Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London First Edition 1904. 1904. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Brunswick green Bancroft cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, small gilt vignette to the upper panel of Gaput Thomas - one of the leaden Pilgrims' Signs, top edge gilt. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains red and black printed title, [xii], 321 + 2 pp with 50 full-page monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout by Catherine Weed Barnes Ward, two sketch maps in the text, two fold-out maps of the pilgrims way tipped-in to the rear. Ink name to the front free end paper, one plate with loss to the top corner not affecting the image, light rubbing to the spine ends and corners and in Very Good square and sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Thomas Becket \| Martyr Patriot Thompson, Robert Anchor [Reverend Robert Anchor Thompson MA (1821-1894) Master of the Hospital of St. Mary the Virgin, Newcastle-upon-Tyne]. Thomas Becket, also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and later Thomas à Becket (21 December 1119 or 1120 - 29 December 1170), was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170]. (Book #ID 107927) Published by Kegan Paul, Trench & Co., 1 Paternoster Square, London First Edition 1889. 1889. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Oxford blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, charcoal black end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Thomas Becket was venerated as a saint and martyr by the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. He engaged in conflict with Henry II, King of England, over the rights and privileges of the Church and was murdered by followers of the king in Canterbury Cathedral. Soon after his death, he was canonised by Pope Alexander III. Contains (vi)-2, 322 pp, subjects flagged in the margins for easy reference. Signed by Reverend James Hickey to the top of the title page, light rubbing to the tips and corners and in Very Good clean condition. Scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£75.00 Convert currency

	Historical Memorials of Canterbury \| The Landing of Augustine, The Murder of Becket, Edward the Black Prince, Becket's Shrine Stanley, Arthur Penrhyn (Book #ID 91993) Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London Tenth Edition 1904. 1904. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, oxidised gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains [vi] 294 printed pages of text with many monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine slightly sun faded, age darkening to the end papers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Becket's Bones to the Blitz; Seven More Canterbury Tales for Children [Signed] Lyle, Marjorie (Book #ID 82626) Published by Chough Press, 25 Rough Common Road, Canterbury, Kent First Edition 1998. Canterbury 1998. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains 56 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Light surface rubs and rubs to the cover edges, minimal marking to the closed page edges. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'For Sarah With best wishes from Marjorie Lyle'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0952938316 Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	The Canterbury Area Proceedings of the 104th Summer Meeting of the Royal Archaeological Institute 1994: Supplement to the Archaeological Journal Volume 151 for 1994 Edited by N. J. G. Pounds (The Royal Archaeological Institute) (Book #ID 90774) Published by The Royal Archaeological Institute, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London First Edition 1994. 1994. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. Quarto 10'' x 7¼''. Contains 51 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0903986 Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Canterbury Pilgrims and Their Ways Watt, Francis (Book #ID 85949) Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First Edition 1917. 1917. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and blind to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 288 [32-page publisher's catalogue] printed pages of text with tissue-guarded colour frontispiece and 12 monochrome plates. Spine ends and corners turned-in, sun fading to the red of the spine, foxing to the page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Canterbury's Great Tycoon \| James Simmons - Reshaper of His City Panton, Frank [James Simmons] (Book #ID 96828) Published by The Canterbury Society, Kent First Edition 1990. 1990. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back] with colour plate tipped to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 40 (+ covers) printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Farmers at the 'Fountain' 1793-1993 \| A History of Canterbury Farmers' Club and Farmers' Meetings in Canterbury Over a Period of Two Hundred Years Fuller, Richard Mackney (Book #ID 91954) Published by Cornilo Partners, Sutton Court, Dover First Edition 1997. 1997. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0952799103. Contains [vi] 286 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Limited Edition Number 84. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0952799103 Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	The Reminiscences of the Reverend Gilbert George (1796-1874) \| A King's Scholar of Canterbury, a Master of Arts of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, Vicar of Syston, and Prebendary of Lincoln Shirley, Rev. John [Edited by] Reverend Gilbert George (Book #ID 93259) Published Privately by the Author First Edition 1938. 1938. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale olive green cloth covers, gilt title lettering and coat of arms to the front cover. 8vo. 10'' x 7½''. Contains 38 printed pages of text. Modern records society bookplate to the front free end paper, couple of small marks to the rear board and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Canterbury] Category	£30.00 Convert currency

The Heraldry of Canterbury Cathedral Volume I The Great Cloister Vault [in 4 parts]: Part I January 1939; Part II April 1939; Part III July 1939; Part IV September 1939.

Messenger, A. W. B.

(Book #ID 80648)

Published at The Office of the Friends Christ Church Gateway, Canterbury January - September 1939.

Publisher's original stapled plain cream card wrap covers [softback] gilt title lettering to the front covers. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains a total of 68 pages over the four booklets with monochrome photographs and some illustrations throughout, one fold-out diagrammatic plan of the vaulting. Slight age tanning to the covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrappers as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A History of the Westbere Parish Council | The First Hundred Years 1894 - 1994

Wenham, Shelagh [With Contributions by E. A. West and J. W. Hill]

(Book #ID 96829)

Published Privately by the Author First Edition 1994. 1994.

First edition in publisher's original blue card wrap covers [soft back] with map to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 47 (+ covers) printed pages of text with four double-page maps. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Every Window Tells a Story

Hill, The Reverend Derek Ingram

(Book #ID 54989)

Published by Channel 4 Television, 60 Charlotte Street, London First Edition 1986. London 1986.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 28 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The North Wood; Glimpses into Five Hundred Years of Local History, between the Eleventh and Sixteenth Centuries

Taylor, Flavia [Illustrations by Martin Taylor]

(Book #ID 57187)

Published by Emprint Publications, 9 Harbour Street, Whitstable, Kent First Edition 1995. Kent 1995.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and maps throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1871716055

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The Church of St. Stephen Proto-Martyr Hackington, Kent | A History and Guide

Hayes, John

(Book #ID 92799)

Privately Published by the Author First Edition 1978. 1978.

First edition in publisher's original stapled illustrated white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 16 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Illustrated Portrait of Canterbury [Signed]

Boyle, John [Illustrated by Sue Scullard]

(Book #ID 92267)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green, London Third Edition 1988. 1988.

Third edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 190 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'To John, From John and Gwen, Happy Reading! Xmas 1991.' 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 0709035225

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The Church of St. Stephen Proto-Martyr Hackington, Kent

Hayes, John

(Book #ID 59324)

First Edition 1978. 1978.

Publisher's original stapled illustrated white card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 16 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Legend Dies; The Story of a Tree with a Cricketing History

Robertson, David

(Book #ID 80114)

Published Privately First Edition 2006. 2006.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 40 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour photographs throughout. Light marking to the fore edge, front cover lower corner creased and in near Fine clean unopened condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Saunter Through Kent With Pen and Pencil Volume VI [Volume 6] Boughton under Blean, Dunkirk, Smarden, Lympne, Court at Street and West Hythe.

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 63558)

Published at the Offices of the Kentish Express, Ashford, Kent 1915. Ashford 1915.

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 84 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Lists up to volume XIV [1915]. 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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Canterbury Christ Church University; The First Forty Five Years

Watson, Nigel

(Book #ID 61210)

Published by James and James Ltd., 2-5 Benjamin Street, London First Edition 2007. London 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. 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 9781903942826

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The Pilgrimage to Canterbury; A Walking Guide From Winchester to Canterbury

Fearon, Henry

(Book #ID 62290)

Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd., London.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with very light rubbing to the corners, not price clipped 10/6. 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.

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Saint Dunstan of Canterbury; A Study of Monastic Reform in The Tenth Century

Duckett, Eleanor Shipley (Saint Dunstan)

(Book #ID 88639)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1955. 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 249 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with very shallow rubs to the spine ends, not price clipped 21s. 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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Our Beautiful Homeland; Canterbury

Martin, Norah Baldwin [Colour Plates by Jack Merriott]

(Book #ID 62545)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1950 edition not stated. London circa 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original pea green paper covers, maroon title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel, end paper maps. 8vo. 10'' x 8''. Contains 62 printed pages of text with eight splendid colour plates throughout. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tears and chips to the edges and corners, price clipped. 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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Patterns; Poems by H. L. Rogers

Rogers, H. L. [Headmaster, King's College School Canterbury 1910 to 1934] Introduction by Ronald Mason (K.C.S. 1923 - 1931) and a Memoir by T. R. Harley (Senior Classical Master K.C.S. 1917 - 1924)

(Book #ID 89563)

Published Privately by the Author First and Only Edition August 1951. 1951.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original stone cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 6''. Contains 184 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece photograph. Dusty page edges and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Chartham and its Church [Signed]

Haslam, Graham [Edited by Marina Griffin] Maurice Edward Kidd [Rector of Chartham Church]

(Book #ID 93210)

Published Privately by the Author First Edition 1982. 1982.

First edition in publisher's original white illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 20 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, double page map. SIGNED by Maurice Edward Kidd [Rector of Chartham Church]. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Descriptive and Illustrated Catalogue of Two Old Dutch Painted and Stained Windows in the Royal Museum and Free Library of Canterbury

Thornton, W. Pugin

(Book #ID 73348)

Published by Cross & Jackman, Canterbury First Edition 1899. London 1899.

First edition in publisher's original light brown card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains [x] 50 printed pages of text with many full-page monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Small tear to the foot of the spine and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Canterbury Pilgrimages [The Pilgrimage Series]

Ward, H. Snowden

(Book #ID 69961)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London Second Edition 1927. London 1927.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel with decorated border. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 320 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout, two fold-out maps of the pilgrims way tipped-in to the rear. Edges a little scuffed, age darkened page edges, ink name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in scarce Good condition dust wrapper with chips to the spine ends, edges and for edges. 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.

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Boughton-Under-Blean (Faversham Papers No. 22) [About Faversham Number 22]

White, Joan

(Book #ID 93208)

Published by The Faversham Society, Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre, 10-13 Preston Street, Faversham, Kent First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition in publisher's original stapled light grey monochrome illustrated card wrap covers. Folio 12'' x 8¼''. Contains [x] 65 typed pages of text with map, monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the edges and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0900532393

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A Short History and Guide of St. Martin's Church, Canterbury

Donaldson, The Reverend Christopher

(Book #ID 87463)

Published by The Church Publishers, Chapel Place, Ramsgate 1966. 1966.

Stapled white card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 40 printed pages of text with a couple of monochrome photographs. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Petham Tales | The History of a Village in Kent [Signed]

Hannibal, Patrick

(Book #ID 96822)

Published by Thompson & Hannibal, Broadway, Petham, Canterbury First Edition 1988. 1988.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Petham is a rural village and civil parish in the North Downs, five miles south of Canterbury in Kent. Contains 51 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs and maps throughout. Tanning to the cover edges, contents in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Patrick Hannibal'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Chislet Chronicles

Williams, Rob [Chislet is a small English village and a sprawling rural parish in northeast Kent between Canterbury and the Isle of Thanet, the second largest in the district. A former spelling, 'Chistlet', is seen in 1418. Most of the land use is fertile agricultural and is marsh where low-lying.

(Book #ID 86224)

Published by Maple Leaf Publications First Edition 2001. 2001.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 152 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. The Chislet marshes mark the western end of the Wantsum Channel, an arm of the North Sea that separated the Isle of Thanet from the mainland. Saltmaking was an important activity in the marshes in ancient times. Chislet Windmill stood north of the Thanet Way on the road to Reculver until it burnt down in 2005; a replica was built on the same site in 2011. Small mark to the top corners of the last six pages and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0954129504

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Walks in the Forest of Blean | Fourteen Rambles North and West of Canterbury.

Edited by Margaret Bailey and Andrew Gray [Swale Footpaths Group].

(Book #ID 96820)

Published by Swale Footpaths Group, Lion Yard, Lewson Street, Teynham, Sittingbourne, Kent 1973. 1973.

Publisher's original terracotta card wrap covers [soft back] with simple map to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 50 (+ covers) printed pages of text with five double sided fold-out maps to the rear, erratum note to page 47. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wincheap Memories; A Pictorial History of a Corner of Canterbury

Tritton, Paul

(Book #ID 111745)

Published by Robert Brett & Sons Limited, Ashford Road, Canterbury, Kent First Edition 1996. 1996.

First edition in publisher's original flat backed spine archive photographic illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 208 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0952778904

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And We All Got Under The Table; Under Fire 1939-45 A V. E. Day Commemoration

Joyce Beadle, Doris Hughes, Win Speight, Nickie Young (The Oaten Hill and District Society Canterbury)

(Book #ID 89423)

Published by The Local History Group of The Oaten Hill and District Society Canterbury First Edition circa 1996. 1996.

First edition in publisher's original black line illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 4to 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 37 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Kent Churches 1954

Pratt Boorman, H. R. and V. J. Torr

(Book #ID 78059)

Published by Kent Messenger, Maidstone, Kent First Edition 1954. Kent 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original purple cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 4to 11'' x 9''. Contains 173 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Lower spine end scuffed, very light ghosting to the free end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips with related creasing to the spine ends edges and corners, not price clipped 20/-. 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 Canterbury Pilgrimages [The Adam & Charles Black Pilgrimage Series]

Ward, H. Snowden [Photographs by Catherine Weed Barnes Ward]

(Book #ID 107376)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London First Edition 1904. 1904.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Brunswick green Bancroft cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, small gilt vignette to the upper panel of Gaput Thomas - one of the leaden Pilgrims' Signs, top edge gilt. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains red and black printed title, [xii], 321 + 2 pp with 50 full-page monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout by Catherine Weed Barnes Ward, two sketch maps in the text, two fold-out maps of the pilgrims way tipped-in to the rear. Ink name to the front free end paper, one plate with loss to the top corner not affecting the image, light rubbing to the spine ends and corners and in Very Good square and sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Thomas Becket | Martyr Patriot

Thompson, Robert Anchor [Reverend Robert Anchor Thompson MA (1821-1894) Master of the Hospital of St. Mary the Virgin, Newcastle-upon-Tyne]. Thomas Becket, also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and later Thomas à Becket (21 December 1119 or 1120 - 29 December 1170), was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170].

(Book #ID 107927)

Published by Kegan Paul, Trench & Co., 1 Paternoster Square, London First Edition 1889. 1889.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Oxford blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, charcoal black end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Thomas Becket was venerated as a saint and martyr by the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. He engaged in conflict with Henry II, King of England, over the rights and privileges of the Church and was murdered by followers of the king in Canterbury Cathedral. Soon after his death, he was canonised by Pope Alexander III. Contains (vi)-2, 322 pp, subjects flagged in the margins for easy reference. Signed by Reverend James Hickey to the top of the title page, light rubbing to the tips and corners and in Very Good clean condition. Scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Historical Memorials of Canterbury | The Landing of Augustine, The Murder of Becket, Edward the Black Prince, Becket's Shrine

Stanley, Arthur Penrhyn

(Book #ID 91993)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London Tenth Edition 1904. 1904.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, oxidised gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains [vi] 294 printed pages of text with many monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine slightly sun faded, age darkening to the end papers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Becket's Bones to the Blitz; Seven More Canterbury Tales for Children [Signed]

Lyle, Marjorie

(Book #ID 82626)

Published by Chough Press, 25 Rough Common Road, Canterbury, Kent First Edition 1998. Canterbury 1998.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains 56 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Light surface rubs and rubs to the cover edges, minimal marking to the closed page edges. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'For Sarah With best wishes from Marjorie Lyle'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0952938316

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The Canterbury Area Proceedings of the 104th Summer Meeting of the Royal Archaeological Institute 1994: Supplement to the Archaeological Journal Volume 151 for 1994

Edited by N. J. G. Pounds (The Royal Archaeological Institute)

(Book #ID 90774)

Published by The Royal Archaeological Institute, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London First Edition 1994. 1994.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. Quarto 10'' x 7¼''. Contains 51 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0903986

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Canterbury Pilgrims and Their Ways

Watt, Francis

(Book #ID 85949)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First Edition 1917. 1917.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and blind to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 288 [32-page publisher's catalogue] printed pages of text with tissue-guarded colour frontispiece and 12 monochrome plates. Spine ends and corners turned-in, sun fading to the red of the spine, foxing to the page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Canterbury's Great Tycoon | James Simmons - Reshaper of His City

Panton, Frank [James Simmons]

(Book #ID 96828)

Published by The Canterbury Society, Kent First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back] with colour plate tipped to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 40 (+ covers) printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Farmers at the 'Fountain' 1793-1993 | A History of Canterbury Farmers' Club and Farmers' Meetings in Canterbury Over a Period of Two Hundred Years

Fuller, Richard Mackney

(Book #ID 91954)

Published by Cornilo Partners, Sutton Court, Dover First Edition 1997. 1997.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0952799103. Contains [vi] 286 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Limited Edition Number 84. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0952799103

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The Reminiscences of the Reverend Gilbert George (1796-1874) | A King's Scholar of Canterbury, a Master of Arts of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, Vicar of Syston, and Prebendary of Lincoln

Shirley, Rev. John [Edited by] Reverend Gilbert George

(Book #ID 93259)

Published Privately by the Author First Edition 1938. 1938.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale olive green cloth covers, gilt title lettering and coat of arms to the front cover. 8vo. 10'' x 7½''. Contains 38 printed pages of text. Modern records society bookplate to the front free end paper, couple of small marks to the rear board and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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