An illustrated guide for use by those researching the history of country houses and estates. The book begins by describing the resources available to the researcher in record offices and libraries tracing the rise and decline of the country house from the 16th century to the present day. Aristocracy and landownership, the development of a house and its landscape, the exploitation of mineral wealth, the effects of the industrial revolution and life both above and below stairs are some of the topics covered. Each of the chapters highlights the source material most relevant to its theme whether it is wills, maps, surveys, bills, diaries or letters.
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003739026
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 40443890-20
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Seller: Westwood Books, Cramlington, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Batsford London, 1992. Pictorial soft cover. Book condition : Near fine, like new, appears unread.Superb illustrations. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Inventory #AF019325. Seller Inventory # 019325
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0713464410I4N00
Seller: Watermill Books, Ammanford, United Kingdom
paperback. Condition: Good. Photograph available on request. Seller Inventory # mon0001640752
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Seller: Hall of Books, Oswestry, SHROP, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback edition in the Batsford Local History series, 1992, in overall very good used condition with only slight signs of age, handling and storage. Internally clean. Binding tight and appears little read; no annotation or inscriptions; text and illustrations bright and clear throughout. Not an old library book. Seller Inventory # 190897
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Seller: Richard Roberts Bookseller., KILMARNOCK, United Kingdom
1st. Edn. 192pp. Numerrous illustrations engraved and in line from supplier's catalogues, account books, sale catalogues, game books, etc. There are comprehensive notes on the chapters, a gazetteer of country house archives and a good bibliography. A near fine copy in the laminated card covers. Seller Inventory # 2977
Seller: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Appears unread. Light bumps/wear at edges/corners. Light marks, scratches, fading and a crease to cover. Marks/scratches at text blocks. Text good and clean. Seller Inventory # 21643-10
Seller: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Some outer edges have minor scuffs. Cover has light scratches and marks. Textblock has shelf wear. Book content is in good readable condition. Seller Inventory # 095698-3
Seller: Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: VG+. 1st Edition. In excellent condition BUT small chip to base of front cover. One or two faint marks to tet edges and spine a little creased. Seller Inventory # v063.616
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