Devon : A Survey of Its Coast, Moors, and Rivers with Some Suggestions for Their Preservation
by Harding, W. Thompson
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Condition/Very Good
- Seller
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Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Council for The Preservation of Rural England, 1932. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. With a lengthy preface by Sir John Fortescue. A smart and presentable copy of a handsome production, elegantly printed on good paper. Original red cloth and gilt binding. Text block clean and sound, no inscriptions, A little light foxing mainly around first and last leaves.Dust jacket a little darkened on spine, only minor wear to edges. xx + 144 pages, maps,plans, diagrams, plates, index. Size approx. 12.5" by 10". Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 27281. .
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- Bookseller
- Steve Liddle
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 27281
- Title
- Devon : A Survey of Its Coast, Moors, and Rivers with Some Suggestions for Their Preservation
- Author
- Harding, W. Thompson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Council for The Preservation of Rural England
- Date Published
- 1932
- Keywords
- BZDB28 local history devon devonian planning History; Devon A Survey of Its Coast Moors and Rivers with Some Suggestions for Their Preservation Harding W Thompson
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About the Seller
Steve Liddle
Biblio member since 2009
Bristol, Avon
About Steve Liddle
Full time bookseller since 1982. Bookshops in Bristol and Bath ( as Patterson & Liddle )1982- 2006. Member ABA ILAB PBFA. Regular exhibitor at major UK bookfairs.
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