Edwards, Dennis:
The golden years of the Metropolitan Railway and the metro-land dream / Dennis Edwards, Ron Pigram - Erstausgabe
2010, ISBN: 9780859362467
Gebundene Ausgabe
London: Brockhampton, 1999. 192 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H). B&w photographs, maps/battle plans. "(T)he theme of this new study (is) the hard-fought ship-to-ship battles wher… Mehr…
London: Brockhampton, 1999. 192 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H). B&w photographs, maps/battle plans. "(T)he theme of this new study (is) the hard-fought ship-to-ship battles where the gun was all-important, and where salvo after salvo were fired by the protagonists at all ranges from maximum elevation and distance to virtual open sights point-blank actions. (The author) skilfully sets the scene for each action, explaining the background to the naval war at the time as well as that of the individual ships involved before retelling the stirring and dramatic story of each actual clash." Contents: Introduction; Yalu River; Heligoland Bight; Carmania and Cap Trafalgar; Emden and Sydney; Falkland Islands; Dogger Bank; Konigsberg; The Destroyers; Rawalpindi and Scharnhorst; Renown and Gneisenau; Cape Matapan; Kormoran and Sydney; Java Sea; Savo Island; Stephen Hopkins and Stier; Guadalcanal; Barents Sea; Surigao Strait; Bibliography; Index. Book is Fine. Dust jacket has very minor wrinkling at bottom of spine and flap-folds, minor faint line rub on front panel.. Reprint. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good+., Brockhampton, 1999, 4, Sotheby's, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 13th and 14th May, 1999. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to,. 152 pp, numerous ills. 855 lots. The first 114 lots are drawn from the large and comprehensive collection of English illustrated books and original book illustrations before 1875 assembled by Edward P. Sine. Among the illustrators represented in this collection are George Cruikshank, Hablot Knight Browne (Phiz), Thomas Rowlandson, John Leech, F.W. Pailthorpe, Henry Alken, William Heath and Thomas Onwhyn. From the catalogue: "The following collection of books illustrated by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) and other important nineteenth-century illustrators reflects the era's predilection for illustration well. It is remarkable, not only for the variety of illustrators represented, but also for the number of important literary works it includes, particularly works by nineteenth-century authors such as Charles Dickens and Anthony Trollope. .. This collection is also notable for the number of works it contains which have either survived in their original paper wrappers, or have been preserved in fine bindings by celebrated companies such as Sangorski and Sutcliffe, Bayntun-Riviere and Zaehnsdorf. Many of the books are extra-illustrated with india proofs..". Some page-corners folded, a few lots with ink annotations or prices, otherwise Very Good. List of prices realized (creased) loosely inserted., Sotheby's, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 13th and 14th May, 1999, 1999, 3, Sotheby's, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 13th and 14th May, 1999. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to,. 152 pp, numerous ills. 855 lots. The first 114 lots are drawn from the large and comprehensive collection of English illustrated books and original book illustrations before 1875 assembled by Edward P. Sine. Among the illustrators represented in this collection are George Cruikshank, Hablot Knight Browne (Phiz), Thomas Rowlandson, John Leech, F.W. Pailthorpe, Henry Alken, William Heath and Thomas Onwhyn. From the catalogue: "The following collection of books illustrated by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) and other important nineteenth-century illustrators reflects the era's predilection for illustration well. It is remarkable, not only for the variety of illustrators represented, but also for the number of important literary works it includes, particularly works by nineteenth-century authors such as Charles Dickens and Anthony Trollope. .. This collection is also notable for the number of works it contains which have either survived in their original paper wrappers, or have been preserved in fine bindings by celebrated companies such as Sangorski and Sutcliffe, Bayntun-Riviere and Zaehnsdorf. Many of the books are extra-illustrated with india proofs..". Very Good., Sotheby's, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 13th and 14th May, 1999, 1999, 3, Hodder & Stoughton,. Hardback. 260pp. The story of the friendship of Johnson famous man of letters and Savage poet, playwright and convicted murderer. Johnson's 'Life of Richard Savage' revolutionized the art of the biography and helped make Johnson's name. Also significant matter on Alexander Pope, James Boswell, Sir John Hawkins and Edward Cave. Of interest to the literary, cultural or social historians as well as those interested in eighteenth century London. Indexed. Endpapers printed with a map of London Bumped to spine ends. A little rubbed to dust wrapper. Very good copy in good+ dust wrapper . Hardcover. 1993., Hodder & Stoughton, 1993, 0, London: James Clarke & Co, 13 & 14 Fleet Street, 1908. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo. Illustrated. FIRST EDITION. LONDON : 1908. Hardback. Illustrated; 47 leaves of plates, and double-page map. Original dark red ribbed cloth; gilt lettered spine. Blind stamped publisher's insignia to cover. Untrimmed edges as issued. Ex College Library with a few small stamps etc. Foxing to end-papers. Bright, tight and clean. Minor wear only. VERY GOOD. (xv), 448 p., [. Bibliography : p. [ix]-x. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. 8vo. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ]., James Clarke & Co, 13 & 14 Fleet Street, 1908, 3, London, England: Brockhampton Press, 1998. Book. Very Good+. Hard Cover/Pictorial. Reprint. A bit of edge wear to boards; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; well illustrated with black and white photographs, diagrams and maps.., Brockhampton Press, 1998, 3, London: LEO COOPER, 1971 H/b in D/j 1st ed thus. 1st print. The authors' continuing search for new & hitherto unpublished material; the Marquess has discovered numerous private papers; of these two well-preserved Diary Volumes kept by Colonel Hodge which form the core of this book. Includes Note on the 4th [ RI] Dragoon Guards. Illus.4 Maps & 34 plates. # Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition.# VG+/VG+[ Book pale blue cloth gilt titles, tight binding, no inscsp , General Map to end papers, minor corner bump all else Fine ] Dust Jacket not price clipped, miinor shelf edge-wear & spine fade.Now in clear easily Removable proprietary protective cover., LEO COOPER, 1971, 3, London: The British Dominions General Insurance Co Ltd. Good+ with no dust jacket. 1917. Hardcover. Paper Covered Printed Boards with cloth spine. 384 pp. Boards 'dusty' and a little worn, spine faded/'sunned', with one small 'nick'just above the 'B' of British, edges . E/p's browning. Contents include the Calendar for the year 1917. List of branches. List of members of local boards. Lots of articles on contemporary 'happenings' including the Shackleton Expedition, the Suez Canal, etc, etc. First World War issue with quite a large proportion of the content devoted to various aspects of the War - Listing the VC's "awarded over the last 13 months" , 'Devices of War', "Enemy losses", "Women and their New Work", etc, etc. Black and white frontispiece of His Majesty George V. Colour illustrations and colour fold out maps. Internally VG, with page edges browning slightly but Overall very clean tight and bright. With many coloured plates of - Orders of Knighthood and Decorations of Honour; Regimental colours; House-Flags and Funnels of the world's chief steamship companies. The British war effort- army navy and airforce, as well as conditions at home.; 001916; 8vo Tall ., The British Dominions General Insurance Co Ltd, 1917, 2.5, London : Hamilton , 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy bound in quarter cloth over marble boards with gilt-blocked label to the spine. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; [10], 170 pages, 14 leaves. illustrations (some color), maps (1 color), portraits (some color) 24 cm. Notes; Map on lining papers. Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-163). Subjects; Charles Edward Prince, grandson of James II, King of England (1720-1788). Charles Edward Prince, grandson of James II, King of England (1720-1788) Studies. Jacobite Rebellion, (1745-1746). Princes Great Britain ; Biography. Jacobites. Princes. Great Britain History, Military 18th century. Scotland History 18th century. Great Britain. Scotland. Great Britain Princes and princesses ; Biography. Charles Edward Prince, grandson of James II, King of England (1720-1788). Great Britain History, Military 18th century. Jacobite Rebellion, (1745-1746). Jacobites. Princes Great Britain Biography. Scotland History 18th century. Great Britain Jacobite Rebellion, 1745. Genres; Bibliography. Biographies. Biography. History. Illustrated. Military history., London : Hamilton, 1973, 0, London: Leo Cooper, 1972. 1st edition. Hardcover. Provenance: Brian Winch's copy. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper (price-clipped). Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: ix, 245, 8 p. facsims., maps, ports. 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: Lloyd George, David 1863-1945. Maurice Frederick, Sir. European War, 1914-1918 Great Britain. World War, 1914-1918 Great Britain. Great Britain Politics and government 20th century., London: Leo Cooper, 1972, 0, London : Headline, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 338 p. ,[16] p. col. plates : ill., maps ; 24 cm. Subjects; Palaeontologists. Science History. Cope, Edward Drinker 1840-1897 Portrait. Marsh, Othniel Charles 1831-1899 Portrait. Huxley, Thomas Henry 1825-1895 Portrait. Elles, G. L. (Gertrude Lilian) 1872-1960 Portrait, London : Headline, 2001, 0, London : Methuen, 1923. 4th edition. Hardcover. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; x, 289 pages, 1 unnumbered page : frontispiece, plates, plans, folded map ; 16 cm. Subjects; Buckinghamshire (England) ; Guidebooks. Buckinghamshire, England Description and travel Guidebooks. Buckinghamshire ; Guidebooks, London : Methuen, 1923, 0, London : Harrap, 1986. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine copy in the original color printed boards. Particularly and uncommonly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean, and especially sharp cornered. Previous owner's signature. Physical description; 160 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 26 cm. Subjects; Lawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward) 1888-1935 Travel Jordan. Lawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward) 1888-1935 Homes and haunts Jordan. Jordan Description and travel., London : Harrap, 1986, 0, London : Century, 2004. 1st edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 776 pp. : maps, genealogical tables ; 25 cm. Subjects; Dublin (Ireland) History ; Fiction., London : Century, 2004, 0, London : Thames & Hudson, 2010. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 304 pages : 204 illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 26 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Magellan, Ferdinand -1521. Wilson, Edward Adrian 1872-1912. Humboldt, Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von (1769-1859). North, Marianne (1830-1890). Wallace, Alfred Russel (1823-1913). Kingdon-Ward, Francis (1885-1958). Explorers ; Biography. Expeditions history. Travel history. Genre: History. Language: English., London : Thames & Hudson, 2010, 0, London : Collins, 1944. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: 126 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps, portraits (some colour) ; 22 cm. Subjects: Great Britain Foreign relations Soviet Union. Soviet Union Foreign relations Great Britain. Genre: History. Language: English., London : Collins, 1944, 0, London : Putnam, 1954. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; xiii, 216 pages illustrations 23 cm. Subjects; Hall, Edward m. 1547. Union of the two noble and illustre famelies of Lancastre & York. Shakespeare, William 1564-1616. Halle, Edward. Chronicle. Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Childhood and youth. Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Sources., London : Putnam, 1954, 0, Tunbridge Wells : Midas, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original printed boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 128p. : ill., facsims.,maps ; 31cm. Notes; Maps on lining papers. Subject; Metropolitan Railway (London, England)., Tunbridge Wells : Midas, 1983, 0<
