Sir Cuthbert Headlam (17 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. xii, 343pp, illustrations, maps & plans. Original green cloth. Solid binding, with lightly marked covers, slight wear to spine ends, short lower joint split. Internally, page edges spotted, occasional light foxing. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition hardback no dustwrapper good+ navy covers, gilt lettering, small rub to edge of front cover, light fox spotting to closed fore edges, no inscriptions, clean, tight copy, illustrated, heavy book, extra postage applies overseas,

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket. First Edition. 343 pages - thick paper so book 2 inches thick. B&W plates and B&W illustrations. No dustjacket. Green hardback binding - spine browned. Moderate wear to spine-ends and boards' corners. Yellowing to page-edges, with foxing to preliminary pages and last pages o/w clean pages.

xii, 342[2] pp, endpaper maps, plates, multifolding map. Blue hardback with gilt lettering to spine & front board, top edge gilt. 26 cm x 20 cm. Minor wear to spine tips & corners, contents very lightly age browned.

Hard back binding in publisher's original ivory paper covers, maroon lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' 340 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Light age tanning to the covers, light foxing to the end papers. Very Good condition book in torn and repaired dust wrapper with large piece of paper missing to the top of the front cover, not price clipped 27/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. CHURCHILL, Winston L. S.

Limited edition of 500 copies this being number 119. Blue morocco, gilt type to spine and upper. Maps to eps. 344pp. Sepia frontis., further b/w plates, text ills., maps and plans incl. large fold-out geological map. Some foxing to margins. A handsome, informative and attractive vol. VG.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. This is a Very Good Copy of this book in green/blue coloured cloth with black lettering to spine and upper cover in a Good Dust-Jacket with a few small chips and tears to the outer edges of the dust-wrapper.The book has a firm binding with no hinge weakness,no loose leaves and there is no spine leaning.Tight copy with no previous names or inscriptions present.Illustrated with some 21 black and white full-page plates including a frontispiece and with 8 black and white maps one is also larhge folding map.Maps as endpapers.Uncommon title in dust-wrapper,large 4to 343pp First Edition 1939.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First impression of the true first edition. Illustrated with twenty-one black and white full-page plates including frontispiece and eight black and white maps [including one folding map] and plans, including front and rear free endpapers and pastedowns (all plates and maps and plans present as called for). ***With an introduction by The Right Hon. Lord Eustace Percy. ***Very good in sea-green cloth-covered boards with black titles to spine. Black and white map illustrated front and rear free endpapers and pastedowns showing 'the major industries of Northumberland, Cumberland and Durham' and 'some antiquities of Northumberland, Cumberland and Durham' respectively. Illustrated with full-page black and white frontispiece showing: 'Norham castle, Northumberland'. Small black and white armorial vignette to title-page.Small black and white illustration to end of contents page. Edges of boards slightly rubbed. Fore-edge and top edge of text-block and prelims very slightly foxed. Interior pages clean. Spine and front and rear boards bright. No inscriptions. Spine tight. ***In a very good green and black printed illustrated dustwrapper that has not been price-clipped, showing publisher's price of 6/- net. Edges of dustwrapper creased, nicked and rubbed. Very small loss to corners of dustwrapper. 6cm tear and chip to head of spine adjoining rear panel of dustwrapper. Shallow loss to tail of spine. Tiny chip to middle of rear edge of rear panel of dustwrapper. Spine of dustwrapper browned. edges of dustwrapper faded and browned. Two tiny closed tears to bottom edge of front panel of dustwrapper 2cm closed tear to bottom edge of rear panel of dustwrapper. 2cm closed tear to top edge of rear panel of dustwrapper. 252mm x 198mm. 343 pages. ***Contents; I. Racial Settlement in the North of England; II. Some Notes on Place-Nmes of the Three Northern Counties by J. E. Hull, M.A., D.SC.; III. The Folk-lore of Cumberland, Northumberland and Durham by Helena Heslop Harrison, M.S.c.; IV. The Three Northern Counties - Prehistory by W. Percy Hedly, F.S.A., F.G.S., F.R.N.S.; V. Ancient Rome and Northern England by I.A. Richmond, M.A., F.S.A.; VI. Ecclesiastical and Military Architecture by H. L. Honeyman, A.R.I.B.A.; VII. From 1603 to the Present Time: a Brief Historical Summary by Cuthbert Headlam; VIII. Architecture by Donald Scott, of Casitron; IX. History of Coal Mining by A. Wedgwood, M.Sc., M.I.M.E.; X. Shipping and Ship-building in the Northern Counties; XI. Geology by Professor H.G.A. Hickling, D.Sc., F.R.S.; XII. The Birds of the Northern Counties by John Craster, of Crastor, and Stephen Marchant; XIII. The Flora of the Three Northern Counties by Professor Harrison, D.Sc., F.R.S., and G.W. Temperley; Appendix I. Churches; Appendix II. Castles. ***'The Northern Area Conservative women's advisory Committee have made a valuable contribution to the records of Northern England in sponsoring this volume. The articles have all been written by acknowledge authorities. The subjects range from primitive man to modern industry, from folklore to geology. The north-countryman, however well-versed in the story of his native surroundings, will find something new and interesting in this book. The stranger who reads it will gain an understanding of what has gone to form the character of the inhabitants and the landscape. The volume is beautifully illustrated and mapped.' (Quote from inside of front of dustwrapper blurb). ***First impression of the true first edition, very hard to find in its original 1939 dustwrapper, in complete condition with all maps (including folding map) and plates present as called for. A first edition title of interest to the local historian. Uncommon. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.

Some light spotting to preliminaries else VG bright copy in full blue levant morocco binding. Limited edition of 500 copies. 1st edition. ISBN B000IZ8GRG.

Full Leather. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very Dark Navy Blue Morocco Leather with bright gilt titles, applied two colour head and tail bands, gilt top edge. 260 x 195 mm approx. Maps to end papers, xii + 344 pp. Frontis + 21 other monochrome plates + all other text illustrations, maps and plans as called for. No 180 of a Limited Edition of 500 copies on Glastonbury Laid Antique paper. Chapters by various authors on diverse subjects pertaining to the counties including:- Racial Settlement, Place Name, Folk-Lore, Prehistory, Roman Influence, Ecclesiastical and Military Architecture, Agriculture, Coal Mining,Shipping and ship-building,Geology and finally Natural History. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. VG (Book- No notable shelf wear to leather, mild foxing to prelims. and to margins of book block. The prelims. are also a little soiled. Remainder of book block clean and bright apart from occasional spotting from dirt/dust ingression. Binding sound with no other notable defects).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 4° - 324pp - B/w Photo-reproductions. WINSTON CHURCHILL (1874-1965) British statesman who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. His life in pictures of Captain Ben Tucker. First German edition, text in German language. Origianal binding and dust-jacket. In Very good condition.

Large 8vo. xii, 342[2]pp, frontis, title-page device, 14 plates (some double-sided), 6 text illustrations, 6 plans and maps (one multifolding). Original pebble-grained blue cloth gilt, teg, ep maps. Light spotting mainly to leaf-edges and margins.

4to. xii, 343pp. Illustrated with full page plates, text illustrations, maps and plans including end -paper maps. NUMBER 14 OF A LIMITED EDITION of 500 COPIES. In full blue morroco with gilt titles. A near fine copy.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 370. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1924 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Volume 1 Language: English Pages: 370 Volume 1.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 398. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1924 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Volume 2 Language: English Pages: 398 Volume 2.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1924. 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: - eng, Vol:- Volume v.1, Pages:- 370, 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. Volume v.1 370.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1924. 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: - eng, Vol:- Volume v.2, Pages:- 398, 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. Volume v.2 398.