Kenneth Mears (50 results)

PAPERBACK. Condition: Good. B000CBXXYC [1987 Reprint] The cover shows some moderate wear and the lower corner and outside edge of the last few pages show some wrinkling from moisture exposure. Overall, this is still a good reading copy of the title. Ships, well packaged and very quickly, from MI. The condition selected for the item is accurate and consistent with our other listings of the same general condition. If you have any questions or you would like additional details about the item or pictures, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will get back to you as quickly as possible. Please buy with confidence from us, as we have several thousand satisfied customers and your satisfaction is the goal we strive to achieve with every transaction.

Soft Cover, Staple-bound. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. s3c The program guide and directory including philatelic papers presented at COMPEX '82, Chicago, Illinois, May 28-30, 1982; Soft Cover, staple-bound; 6"x9"; 196 pages. The binding and pages are clean, tight and square. There is no underlining, highlighting or margin notes. This is from my personal collection and has my name an APS number hand-stamped on the cover. Contains the following articles: 'The United States Trust Territories' by Bruce Kelly; 'Papua, The Fly River Flights (Stuart Campbell) 1935' by Norman J. Haynes; 'Upper Silesia Plebiscite' by Dr. Mieczslaw A. Lipinski; 'Collecting Post World War II Germany' by Kenneth Mears; 'Wastepaper Basket Collecting' by Morris Burros; 'A Visit to Domazlice, Czechoslovakia' by Karel Hlloubek; 'Eye-Opening Discoveries and Some Speculation Regarding Perforations of the Allied Military Government Stamps of the Occupation of Germany-1945' by Guy Louis Calhamer; 'INDYPEX Youth Booth' by Cheri Haymond; 'Chasing the Mail' by Fred Boughner; 'The Piano and the Posts' by Herbert Moore.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Pictorial Soft Cover. Condition: Like New. No Jacket. Clean, tight, no marks. Illustrated with color photos.

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Condition: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

hardcover. Condition: Good.

hardcover. Condition: Fair.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Beautiful, lavish illustrations of the Crown Jewels housed in The Tower of London. Paintings of the London Historic Royal Palace Agency, 1990. Jewels are reproduced by the permission of Her Majesty the Queen. Stiff Paper-covered Booklet in Very Good Condition. The Coronation Crown graces the front cover. Accompanying text by Brigadier Mears describes each piece and provides historical context that is very interesting. This edition first published in 1968 by Department of the Environment, London. 44 pages. 10 x 8.25 inches. Historic Royal Palaces Agency, London, England, 1990.

paperback. Condition: Good. GOOD - Moderate corner dings and/or curled corners GOOD - Very minimal damage (scuff marks but no holes or tears) LIKE NEW / VERY GOOD - No creases or tears on spine and/or cover LIKE NEW / VERY GOOD - No text or writing on the pages or in the margins LIKE NEW / VERY GOOD - No underlining or highlighting of text All items shipped Monday - Friday, fast shipping! Proceeds support the Sierra Vista Public Library.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Richly illustrated guide to the crowns, ornaments, swords, plate, and jewels. Slight signs of wear.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. trade paperback in very good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Used - Very Good. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. (Great Britain, Exhibitions, History) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Written by Brigadier Kenneth Mears, CBE, Deputy Governor of H.M. Tower of London, this official guide provides a clear historical overview of the Crown Jewels and ceremonial regalia of the British monarchy. The volume introduces the principal objects preserved in the Jewel House, including St. Edward's Crown, the Imperial State Crown, the Sovereign's Sceptre and Orb, coronation rings and armills, and historic ceremonial garments. Illustrated throughout with high-quality color photographs and reproductions from the Royal Collection, the text explains the symbolism, ceremonial use, and historical development of these objects within the coronation traditions of the British monarchy. Photographs include coronation imagery of Queen Elizabeth II, royal orders and robes, and detailed images of regalia dating from the Restoration through the twentieth century. Published by the Department of the Environment, Royal Parks & Palaces, which administered the Tower of London and other royal historic sites during the period, the book was designed by 3D Communication, with colour origination by Gilchrist Brothers Ltd., and printed in England by Balding & Mansell Ltd. The copyright page notes © Crown Copyright 1986, with this copy clearly marked 'Reprinted 1988.' As typical of official Tower of London publications, the work served as an authoritative visitor guide to the Crown Jewels exhibition. Book Near Fine. Large-format softcover binding tight and square. Covers bright and well preserved with only minimal signs of handling. Interior pages clean, crisp, and unmarked. Color photographic plates vivid and well preserved throughout. Brigadier Kenneth Mears, CBE served as Deputy Governor of the Tower of London and was closely involved with the administration and interpretation of the Crown Jewels exhibition during the late twentieth century. Drawing on his role within the Tower's administration, he produced accessible historical guides explaining the regalia, ceremonial traditions, and history of the British monarchy for visitors to the Jewel House. His works remain widely used introductory references on the Crown Jewels.

Paperback. Condition: As New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 44 pages, colour illustrations, colour portraits; 25 cm. PRESENTATION COPY. Signed by the author, Kenneth Mears, with a personalized inscription. A near-fine copy, age toning. Size: 8vo. SIGNED. Guidebook.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Quarto, softcover, fine in blue wraps with crown on cover. Begins with the coronation of Elizabeth II, June 1953. the coronation regalia, the processional objects, the anointing objects, map of the layout of the jewels in the Tower of London showing the six cases on the ground floor, the other crowns, banqueting plate, medals and orders of chivalry and more. Color photos throughout. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Large softcover in near fine condition.

Condition: Good. Good condition. (crown jewels, england, exihibit) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Softcover. Condition: Bon. Petite(s) trace(s) de pliure sur la couverture. Légères traces d'usure sur la couverture. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. Slightly creased cover. Slight signs of wear on the cover. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. like new. 60-pages 8x11 inches soft cover.

Encuadernación de tapa blanda. Condition: Bien. Art (illustrator). Todos nuestros libros son de segunda mano.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. New - Minor Shelf Wear On Dust Jacket. For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. The Making Of The Crown Jewels.

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