Introduction by John Mortimer (13 results)

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Gilt-stamped full red cloth and marbled dust jacket, 2nd printing, book Fine & unmarked, jacket shows a small surface tear front panel (on the word 'Christmas'), else Fine; 4to; (xxiv) 139pp illus.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine grey illustrated cloth in a Fine green slipcase.Bright, snug & unmarked; unread first printing thus.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First. Binding is green cloth with gilt lettering on spine; mild bumps to corners and slight speckling to page edges. Dj is lightly soiled, with some wear to its top edge and short tears to either side of top of spine; price-clipped. Now protected inside a cover. In this volume the author has brought together a wide selection of prose and verse pieces from various centuries to illustrate the lives of the people in the counties round London. Extracts giving the background of English scenery - forest, downland and river - lead naturally to a study of the churches and palaces, homes and gardens they have made and of the agriculture, markets and fairs by which they have earned their livelihood. Their social life and wide sporting interests are amply described. More intimately, their songs and customs are given, along with the history that surrounds their great and humble folk - even to their simple and humorous epitaphs. Throughout the volume the background of country town and village is amply sketched to delight the lover of topography. Includes black and white photographs. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Illustrated by John Holder (illustrator). Third Printing. Still stiff to open in illustrated boards with green slipcase. ; 268 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Illustrated by John Holder (illustrator). First Edition Thus; First Printing. Still stiff to open in illustrated boards with fine green slipcase. ; 268 pages.

Green Cloth Gilt. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Half-tone Plates (illustrator). 256pp with Sixteen half-tone plates. A wide selection of verse ansd prose from various centuries.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 796 pages. 8.25x5.25x1.75 inches. In Stock.

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Illustrated (illustrator). F/VG+++++. Bright and attractive red cloth hardcover copy. The dust jacket has light soiling and scratches. A nice solid copy.

Tapa dura. Condition: Como nuevo. Texto en inglés. Cortes dorado refulgente. 25 x 20. Tela editorial tapa dura con dorados en tapa y lomo y sobrecubierta de editorial ilustrada. COMO NUEVO. (OBRA EN ESTUCHE). Libro.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 796 pages. 8.25x5.25x1.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good.

Condition: Fine. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in black, red and white. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 268 pp with 9 splendid full-page colour illustrations throughout by John Holder. Fine condition book in Fine condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. FOLIO SOCIETY.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Gorgeous bold purple cloth covered hardback book, with matching-coloured purple titles set within a gold-coloured block box, positioned nicely on the spine. Comes with a boxed, slipcase. The book is in excellent condition, looks like it's never been used or read. Normal wear, marks and tear apply consistent with use and age. 400 pages, all intact, all pages, text, illustrations, map and family trees are in excellent, clean, readable order. Set in Centaur by The Folio Society. Printed at The Bath Press, Avon on Eagle Wove Paper and Bound there in full cloth blocked with a design by the artist. The family trees on the front and back endpapers and the map on page vi were drawn by Denys Baker. A stunning book that would grace any stylish library.