London: Robert Hale, Ltd, 1984. First Edition. Blue Boards. Near Fine/Near Fine. Large 8vo. Megilley, R. D. 222pp. Illustrations & b/w photographs accompany the text throughout. Tail of the spine is slightly turned in o/w the book is fine. Fresh & tight, with gilt embossed lettering to the spine. The dust wrapper has not been price clipped, though has a little shelf wear. Perhaps very slight toning to the spine of the wrapper. No niks or tears. An excellent first edition.

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Bookseller: Trumpington Fine Books Limited (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 219089
Title: Thatched Buildings of Dorset
Author: Billett, Michael
Illustrator: Megilley, R. D
Format/Binding: Blue Boards
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0709019629
ISBN 13: 9780709019626
Publisher: Robert Hale, Ltd
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1984
Size: Large 8vo
Keywords: ARCHITECTURE THATCHED HOUSES
X weight: 18 oz

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