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The Story of England Makers of the Realm
by Arthur Bryant
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Collins, 1956. Leather. Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". None. A prize bound copy of Arthur Bryant's history of England, from its early beginnings to 'Merry England'. First edition, fourth impression.Bound in half-calf on cloth boards by Sangorski & Sutcliffe for The Incorporated Thames Nautical Training College. Prize book plate on front pastedown for Cadet R. H. Duckworth in 1959.'The Story of England: Makers of the Realm' is a book of history by Arthur Bryant. It details the early beginnings of England to its formation as a country. The work starts with a prelude on 'The Islanders', before heading into contents such as 'The First Invaders', 'The Coming of the English', 'Alfred', 'The Bones of Shire and State', and 'Merry England'. Arthur Bryant (1899-1985) was an English historian and columnist for The Illustrated London News. Collated, complete. Prize binding for The Incorporated Thames Nautical Training College, bound in half calf on cloth boards by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Externally, very smart. Minimal edge wear to extremities, with a fading to leather on spine. Gilt illustration has faded slightly on front board. A bit of spotting to text block. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright throughout, with a bit of spotting to fore edge and to the first and last few pages of text. Very Good
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 806D19
- Title
- The Story of England Makers of the Realm
- Author
- Arthur Bryant
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Collins
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1956
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- The Story of England: Makers of the Realm Arthur Bryant Prize binding History Arthur Bryant
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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