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Weightman, Gavin

(Book #ID 48924)

Published by Collins & Brown Ltd., 195 Knightsbridge, London 1990. London 1990.

Hard back binding in publisher's original brown cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Landscape 8vo. 9'' x 10''. ISBN 1855850753. Contains 160 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition price clipped 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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Watson, Nigel [Roehampton University]

(Book #ID 98725)

Published by Third Millennium Publishing Ltd., 2-5 Benjamin Street, London First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated end papers showing a Time Table from 1848. 4to. 11½'' x 9¼''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with archive monochrome and colour photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781906507138

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Wheeler, Alwyne

(Book #ID 102473)

Published by George Routledge and Kegan Paul, 39 Store Street, London First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aquamarine cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [x], 228 printed pages of text with 25 monochrome figures to the text. 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 0710002009

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William Combe [25 March 1742 - 19 June 1823] Illustrated by Thomas Rowlandson [13 July 1756 - 21 April 1827]

(Book #ID 86681)

Published by J. Johnston, Cheapside, London First Edition 1820. 1820.

Hard back binding in contemporary smooth finest quality brown leather covers, raised bands with twin gilt title lettering labels to the spine, gilt tooling to the front and rear board perimeter, gilt dentelles, marble paper end papers, all page edges gilt. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 319 printed pages of text with 20 single-sided hand-colored aquatint plates by Thomas Rowlandson, including coloured frontispiece and engraved title page facing each other. Very minor rubbing to the spine ends, light off-setting from the plates to the title page, beyond which the plates are clean and fresh, without any foxing to the paper, superb condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wise, Sarah

(Book #ID 29785)

Published by Jonathan Cape, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2004. 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, burgundy end papers. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 347 pp ISBN 0224071769. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. 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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Worsfold, T. Cato

(Book #ID 63539)

Published by Samuel Bagster and Sons Limited, 15 Paternoster Row, London Third Edition 1913. London 1913.

Publisher's original olive wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 127 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Age darkened, creased spine, rubs to the spine ends and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wilson, J. F. [Edited at the Request of the Central Committee by]

(Book #ID 45820)

Published by Petter and Galpin, Belle Sauvage Works, London 1864. London 1864.

Hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green cloth covers, gilt title lettering and elaborate gilt scroll work to the spine, the upper and lower panels, all page edges gilt, original brown paper end papers, bevelled edges. 8vo. 9'' x 7''. Contains [ii] 128 printed pages of text with monochrome engravings throughout. Shows The Inaugural Ceremony details, daily attendance figures from October 17th - November 5th 1864, detailed catalogue of exhibits featuring: Skilled Workmanship, Amateur Products, Inventions, Mechanical Models, Artistic Objects, Ladies Work and Others. A little professional repair to the spine ends, re-stitched, without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean and tight condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wyllie, W. L. and M. A.

(Book #ID 43304)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London First Edition 1905. London 1905.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt lettering and black and gilt river scene to the spine and the upper panel, top edge gilt. Quarto. 9'' x 7''. Contains xii, 260 printed pages of text with 60 captioned paper guarded colour plates, 28 monochrome head and tail pieces. Very slight rubbing to the spine tips and corners, without any foxing but the end papers are slightly tanned, spine not faded, without any ownership markings and in Very Good sound and bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Worboyes, Sally

(Book #ID 44272)

Published by Hodder & Stoughton A Division of Hodder Headline, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2006. London 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. ISBN 0340837330. Contains xii, 292 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Unused new book. 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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White, Charles

(Book #ID 77070)

Published by Ed. J. Burrow & Co. Ltd., Publishers, Cheltenham circa 1960. Cheltenham circa 1960.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 220 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, advertisements and photographs throughout. Tear to the fold-out map to the rear, rubs to the spine and cover edges, light marking and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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White, Kenneth

(Book #ID 50763)

Published by Grove Books, Brancote, Nottinghamshire First Edition October 1979. 1979.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0905422651. Contains 24 printed pages of text with end paper plans. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wilson, Aubrey [Photographs by Joseph McKeown]

(Book #ID 110685)

Published by David & Charles Ltd., Brunel House, Newton Abbot, Devon First Edition 1967. 1967.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green and red paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to. 11½'' x 8½''. Contains 160 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wallis, John [Thomas Pennant]

(Book #ID 54318)

London: Printed for Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, Paternoster Row Third Edition 1810. London 1810.

Recently recased in glazed brick red paper covered boards, gilt and black title and date to the light grey cloth spine, page edges untrimmed. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Contains [viii] 484 [xii page index] printed pages of text. Chapter headings: Ancient London, London in the Middle Ages, Modern London, followed by Pennant's London Improved, this being the majority of the work. A little dust soiling to the edges of the uncut pages, without any ownership markings and in Very Good sound and solid condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Werner, Alex and Nick Lane [Text and Research] Co-ordinators: Mindi McLean and Claire Bernie

(Book #ID 54710)

Published by NCC Property Plc for the Museum in Docklands circa 1992. London circa 1992.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. Landscape 8½'' x 12''. ISBN 095180460X. Contains 67 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs 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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Warwick, Alan R.

(Book #ID 60759)

Published by The Blue Boar Press, 26 Marksbury Avenue, Richmond, Surrey First Edition 1972. Surrey 1972.

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 271 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout, old maps to the end papers. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Alan R. Warwick'. 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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Wilcox, Pamela

(Book #ID 100100)

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London First Edition 1977. 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¾''. Contains 168 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed, foxing to the closed upper edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0049200518

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Winter, Gordon

(Book #ID 110112)

Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex First Edition Thus 1975. 1975.

Uniform matching in publisher's original photographic card wrap covers (soft back). Quarto. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 120 + 128 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition books in near Fine condition open fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Waller, Maureen

(Book #ID 101487)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 2000. 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper illustrations. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xvi), 388 printed pages of text with archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0340739665

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White, William J. [Contributions by Tony Dyson, Rosemary Powers, Sue Riviere, John Schofield and Calvin Wells

(Book #ID 81384)

Published by London & Middlesex Archaeological Society First Edition 1988. London 1988.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9½'' x 7½''. Contains 80 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Superficial wear to the covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0903290332

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Woodworth, Frank

(Book #ID 72251)

Published by Rochester Press Ltd., 38 High Street, Chatham, Kent First Edition 1982. Kent 1982.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Folio 11½'' x 8½''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Rubbed corners and spine ends and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0946379017

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Ward, E. [pseudonym Evelyn Everett Green (17 November 1856 in London - 23 April 1932 in Funchal)]

(Book #ID 102337)

Published by Seeley and Co., Limited, Essex Street, Strand, London First Edition 1893. 1893.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title, author lettering and vignettes to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 326 + 2 printed pages of text with 8 full-page single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Front free end paper missing, light spotting to the end sheets, rubbing to the cover edges and in Good condition. Scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Williamson, Geoffrey

(Book #ID 75610)

Published by Geoffrey Bles Ltd., 52 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1956. London 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 180 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Superficial wear to the covers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends, fore edges and corners, 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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Waller, Maureen

(Book #ID 80709)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 2004. London 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dove grey covers, metallic red title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 512 printed pages of text with archive monochrome 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 0719566002

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Ward, Humphry [Thomas Humphry Ward 1845-1926] Sir Frederic George Kenyon GBE KCB TD FBA FSA (15 January 1863 - 23 August 1952) was a British palaeographer and biblical and classical scholar. He held a series of posts at the British Museum from 1889 to 1931. He was also the president of the British Academy from 1917 to 1921. From 1918 to 1952 he was Gentleman Usher of the Purple Rod.

(Book #ID 109837)

Published and Privately Printed for the Athenaeum Club by William Clowes and Sons, Ltd., London and Beccles, London First Edition 1926. 1926.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sage green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, gilt cameo to the front board, top edge gilt,others untrimmed. Royal quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains frontispiece, red and black printed title, (xii), 370 pp with 32 single sided full-page monochrome illustrations and archive photographs on loaded paper. This is the complete history of the Athenaeum, a Gentlemen's Club in London, written to honour its centenary. Contents: Part I: Introduction. I. Coffee Houses and the First Clubs. II. Our Founders and First Committees. III. In Temporary Premises. IV. Building of the Club House. V. 1830-1840. VI. 1840-1860. VII. 1860-1880. VIII. Finance After 1870. IX. 1880-1914. X. The Years of War. XI. The Library. Part II: Rule II Elections. Biographical Sketches from 1831 to 1925. Index. SIGNED and dated 'April 1926 by Frederic George Kenyon', Director of British Museum, President of British Academy etc. to the front free end paper. Spine sun darkened, rubbing across the spine caps and corners, else in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wilmott, Tony (London & Middlesex Archaeological Society)

(Book #ID 91391)

Published by London & Middlesex Archaeological Society, First Edition 1991. 1991.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 189 printed pages of text with figures, maps and photographs throughout, some in colour. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0903290391

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William Capon 1757-1827 Capon lived in Westminster for over thirty years. He shared the antiquarian interests of his friend and fellow architectural draughtsman John Carter (1748-1817) and both artists made extensive studies of the antiquities of the palace and abbey. Capon was one of the earliest of such draughtsmen to distinguish the architecture of various periods by representing them using different colours. His colour-coded ground plans of the Old Palace of Westminster and the substructure of the abbey are said to have occupied him for thirty years. The plan of the former was purchased by the Society of Antiquaries in 1826 for 120 guineas, and was engraved by James Basire (1796-1869) and published by the society in 1828. [James Wh

(Book #ID 93401)

Published by Society of Antiquaries of London, 1828. 1828.

Vetusta Monumenta is the title of a published series of illustrated antiquarian papers on ancient buildings, sites, and artefacts, mostly those of Britain, published at irregular intervals between 1718 and 1906. Hand made wove paper 'J. Whatman, Turkey Mill, 1827' watermark. Light grey folding card covers with title in black to the front cover. Elephant folio 22½'' x 15¼''. Containing 3 single sheet plates, 1 double sheet plate (Palace of Westminster). 8 pages of text (Palace of Westminster), 4 pages of text (Swords of State Belonging to the Earldom of Chester) and 2 pages of text (The Obelisk at Forres, Morayshire, North Britain. Called Sueno's Stone). William Capon, an architect and scene painter known for his depictions of historic buildings, lived in Westminster and surveyed the Old Palace of Westminster between 1793 and 1823. This plan was purchased from him by the Society of Antiquaries in 1826 which had it engraved and published in 1828. Old water stains to the edges of the single plates, and to the centre and the edges of the double plate, and to the centre of the card covers, small tears to the edges of the plates. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Widgery, David [Photographs by Sydney Shelton]

(Book #ID 111840)

Published by Sinclair-Stevenson Ltd., 12 Kendrick Mews, London First Edition 1991. 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered aqua green back, publisher's patterned end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 5''. Contains 248 pp with monochrome archive photographs on loaded art paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the corners, not price clipped, £15.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Walford, Edward

(Book #ID 101509)

Published by Cassell and Company Ltd., London, Paris and New York n.d.

Uniform matching hard back binding in publisher's original gilt and black illustrated brick red cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spines and to the front covers. Quarto. 10½'' x 8''. Contains (xvi), 576; (xv)-1, 560 printed pages of text with many monochrome engravings throughout and some maps. Just a little tanning to the closed text block edges, covers in remarkably clean and fresh condition which are fitted with glassine dust wrappers. Two heavy volumes weighing 3 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Williams, Guy R.

(Book #ID 99735)

Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1975. 1975.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale olive paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5¾''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Very Good 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 241891930

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Woodger Bowers, Robert

(Book #ID 102361)

Published by William Wesley and Son, 28 Essex Street, Strand, London First Edition 1902. 1902.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, top edge gilt, black coated end sheets. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 544pp + vii printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations (some folding) and archive photographs throughout. Lovely ink message inside 'Presented to Archibald Barker for the best essay on the History of Southwark, Jonathan Hale, Head Master, Higher Green School, Southwark, March 1903.' Very light tanning to the end papers and in Very Good sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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