Lighthouses, A Lavishly Illustrated Guide to the World's Most Beautiful and Historic Lighthouses
by Linford, Jenny
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good Condition/Good
- ISBN 10
- 1405471174
- ISBN 13
- 9781405471176
- Seller
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About This Item
Bath, UK : Parragon , 2008. Edition Not Stated. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Very Good Condition/Good. Large BA4 (300 x 210mm approx.) - between A4-A3. Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges all neat and clean "This magnificently illustrated book demonstrates the extraordinary diversity of lighthouses around the world, from formidable granite towers standing guard on France's Atlantic coast to the neat, homely, white-and-red "pepper-pot" lighthouses nestling on Prince Edward Island, Canada.
LIghthouses are a fascinating reflection of the society and culture around them, ranging architecturally from France's elegant and beautiful Cordouan lighthouse, completed in 1611 and the Neo-Gothic splendor of prosperous Bremerhaven's lighthouse in Germany to the simple solidity of Iceland's Krossnes, painted orange so that it will stand out against the surrounding snow landscape. In North America, lighthouses are among the oldest buildings on the continent, and hold a special place in the nation's affections."--BOOK JACKET. Colour Photos
LIghthouses are a fascinating reflection of the society and culture around them, ranging architecturally from France's elegant and beautiful Cordouan lighthouse, completed in 1611 and the Neo-Gothic splendor of prosperous Bremerhaven's lighthouse in Germany to the simple solidity of Iceland's Krossnes, painted orange so that it will stand out against the surrounding snow landscape. In North America, lighthouses are among the oldest buildings on the continent, and hold a special place in the nation's affections."--BOOK JACKET. Colour Photos
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- Bookseller
- Spencer and Murphy Booksellers (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 54626
- Title
- Lighthouses, A Lavishly Illustrated Guide to the World's Most Beautiful and Historic Lighthouses
- Author
- Linford, Jenny
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Printed Boards)
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Edition Not Stated
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 1405471174
- ISBN 13
- 9781405471176
- Publisher
- Parragon
- Place of Publication
- Bath, UK
- Date Published
- 2008
- Pages
- 191
- Keywords
- Lighthouses ships, the sea, lighthouses, lighthouse keepers
- X weight
- 1900.000 kg
- Size
- Large BA4 (300 x 210mm approx.) - between A4-A3
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