Gardner W Biscombe Illus (10 results)

2nd edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt- and title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; ix, 238 pages, illus. Series; Black's Popular Series of Colour Books. Subjects; Travel. Kent. England. Great Britain. Travel guidebooks. 1 Kg.…

2nd edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt- and title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; ix, 238 pages, illus. Series; Black's Popular Series of Colour Books. Subjects; Travel. Kent. England. Great Britain. Travel guidebooks. 1 Kg.…

1st (& only) edition. Publishers green decorative cloth boards with designs of hops to spine and front board. Gilt lettering to spine and front board, no dustwrapper. Teg. 9ins x 6.5ins, x, 240pp plus 73 full page, tissue guarded, plates, a folding map of Kent and a folding plan of Canterbury. Also a groundplan of Canterbury Cathedral withion the text. Endpapers foxed. Previous owners name and address to front pastedown. Occasional light foxing to text pages, otherwise VG.…

1st (& only) edition. Publishers green decorative cloth boards with designs of hops to spine and front board. Gilt lettering to spine and front board, no dustwrapper. Teg. 9ins x 6.75ins, x, 240pp plus 73 full page, tissue guarded, plates, a folding map of Kent and a folding plan of Canterbury. Also a groundplan of Canterbury Cathedral within the text. Endpapers heavily browned. Scattered foxing to text pages (plates on higher quality paper - not affected). Boards nice and bright, exterior Vg, interior G+.…

1st (& only) edition. Publishers green decorative cloth boards with designs of hops to spine and front board. Gilt lettering to spine and front board, no dustwrapper. Teg. 9ins x 6.75ins, x, 240pp, 4pp book adverts plus 73 full page, tissue guarded, plates, a folding map of Kent and a folding plan of Canterbury. Also a groundplan of Canterbury Cathedral within the text. Endpapers lightly foxed. Tissue guard of first plate creased. Last page of book adverts browned. VG.…

1st (& only) edition. Publishers green decorative cloth boards with designs of hops to spine and front board. Gilt lettering to spine and front board, no dustwrapper. Teg. 9ins x 6.75ins, x, 240pp plus 73 full page, tissue guarded, plates, a folding map of Kent and a folding plan of Canterbury. Also a groundplan of Canterbury Cathedral within the text. gift inscription to previous owner to front free endpaper. Light foxing to text pages. Heavier foxing to endpapers. VG.…

1st (& only) edition. Publishers green decorative cloth boards with designs of hops to spine and front board. Gilt lettering to spine and front board, no dustwrapper. Teg. 9ins x 6.75ins, x, 240pp plus 73 full page, tissue guarded, plates, a folding map of Kent and a folding plan of Canterbury. Also a groundplan of Canterbury Cathedral within the text. Endpapers lightly foxed. VG.…

1st (& only) edition. Publishers green decorative cloth boards with designs of hops to spine and front board. Gilt lettering to spine and front board, no dustwrapper. Teg. 9ins x 6.5ins, x, 240pp plus 73 full page, tissue guarded, plates, a folding map of Kent and a folding plan of Canterbury. Also a groundplan of Canterbury Cathedral withion the text. Endpapers lightly foxed. Previous owners name stamp to front pastedown, also to first blank page after the ffep. VG.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1907 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 234 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 234 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1907. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 231, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 231 231.…