Chester by Howson (41 results)

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Chester as It Was. [With Illustrations.]. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

hardback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. hardback, upper hinge cracked o/w good, b&w frontis, 224pp.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Large 4to. Gilt lettering on front board. Parts of cloth worn. Binding loose. Some foxing but otherwise clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN.…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. This 1882 "Handbook to Chester Cathedral" by J. S. Howson, LACKS ITS COVER, and is considerably worn and smudged, else intact. The Ground Plan was by Sir Gilbert Scott, and the book was published by Phillipson & Golder in Chester, Cheshire, England. This is the First Edition, and is scarce on the market. Some sections of the book may well be of interest to genealogists. There is a brief section on the Shrine of St. Werburgh. TITLE : Hand-Book to Chester Cathedral : Short chapters on its history, architecture, and recent restoration. With special reference to its restoration between 1868 and 1876. AUTHOR : J. S. Howson ( John Saul Howson 1816 - 1885) GROUND PLAN : Sir Gilbert Scott (1811 - 1878) IMPRINT : Phillipson & Golder PLACE : Eastgate Row & Street, Chester, Cheshire, England DATE : [ March 10, 1882 ] EDITION : First Edition STATUS : OP - Fairly scarce on the market PHYSICAL DETAILS : This book was issued as a paperback. LACKS WRAPS (Paper cover) Contains a Ground Plan; has an Appendix; period advertising, front and back; [iv] + 66 pages , plus 10 pages front and back of advertising. CONTENTS : * History of the Diocese * History of the Fabric * Early Restorations * The Exterior * The North Transept * The South Transept * The Organ * The Choir * The Aisles of the Choir * The Lady Chapel * The Central Tower * The Cloisters and Refectory * The Chapter House and Library * The Windows * The Monuments * Appendix : 1) The Glass in the Lady Chapel; 2) Specification of the Organ; 3) Stalls in the Choir ; 4) Misereres in the Stalls; 5) Note on the Bells; 6) Note on St Werburgh's Shrine . Parts 4 and 5 of the Appendix contain many names of individuals, well-known historical personages, as well as lesser known and forgotten individuals. Some of these may well be of interest for genealogists. CONDITION -- FAIR : LACKS COVER -- This is a previously owned book that is in rough condition, lacking it cover, and displaying considerable wear - foxing, scuffing, smudging, staining (most seriously on the rear exterior and fore-edge of the text-block) and creasing - plus the staples are rusted, with attendant discoloration of the paper abutting the staples. The staples , being rusted, are likely fragile, however the text-block as a whole is intact with no detached leaves (although the attachment of the final leaf is tenuous. There is evidence of mending neatly effected to the first leaf (just preceding the title page). The interior, while it has some shallow creasing, dog-eared corner tips, and scattered small spotting and or smudges, remains clean. On the recto of the final leaf are some penciled names and places. Sir Gilbert Scott (Ground-Plans) (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition. 4to, little foxing. pp31, original cloth.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This captivating book offers a glimpse into the intriguing history of Chester, an ancient walled city in North West England. The author takes readers on a journey through Chester's past, exploring its architectural marvels, religious landmarks, and the lives of its inhabitants. Through fascinating descriptions and evocative illustrations, the book reveals the city's rich tapestry of Roman, Norman, and Medieval influences, highlighting its unique Rows, a series of covered walkways that line the main streets. The author delves into the significance of Chester's Cathedral, tracing its evolution from a Benedictine Abbey to a prominent religious center, and shedding light on its architectural splendor. By intertwining historical events with vivid accounts of influential figures like Lord Derby and Bishop Lloyd, the book unveils the city's intriguing past and its enduring legacy as a testament to architectural ingenuity and historical significance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - bTitle:/b Chester as it was. [With illustrations.]br/br/bPublisher:/b British Library, Historical Print Editionsbr/br/The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.br/br/The HISTORY OF BRITAIN & IRELAND collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. As well as historical works, this collection includes geographies, travelogues, and titles covering periods of competition and cooperation among the people of Great Britain and Ireland. Works also explore the countries' relations with France, Germany, the Low Countries, Denmark, and Scandinavia. br/br/++++br/The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification:br/++++br/br/b/b British Librarybr/b/b Howson, John Saul; Rimmer, Alfred; br/b/b 1871].br/b/b 4º.br/b/b 10358.i.1.br/.…

Condition: New.

Condition: Good. First edition (hardback). 4to (31cm by 25cm), 39pp. 10 plates, text illustrations. Original brown cloth, gilt titling to the front board. Some scuffing of the binding, front inner hinge strained, light scattered foxing of the contents. Overall, this copy is in good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No jacket. illustrated by Rimmer. Covers shelfworn and stianed.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. iii + 39pp, frontispiece, engraved vignette on title and 10 engraved plates , bound in original brown cloth rubbed and sl chipped on extremities; Quarto.

Hardback. Condition: Good. No DW. Red cloth covers with gold titling to front cover. All edges red. 310 x 245 mm. 3 and 40 pages. Frontispiece - photo-lithograph of Chester Cathedral with tissue guard. Fairly clean tight book but some noticeable scuffing to extremities.

First edition, 4to, [4], iii, [1], 39, [1]pp., frontispiece, engraved vignette on title, 10 engraved plates, orig. cloth, lettered in gilt on upper cover.

First Edition. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked, decorated cloth. Loose page. Provenance: Bookplate of City of Cardiff Public Libraries. Beveled edges. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; viii, 224 pages. Notes; Includes a sermon by Archbishop Thomson of York. Purchased 1995. Subjects; Church of England Sermons. Chester Cathedral. 1 Kg. …

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25cm x 31 cm. By Rev. Howard - Dean of Chester and Alfred Rimmer (Architect). iii,39 pp. Frontispiece & 10 other plates. Contents include: Chester Cathedral, St John's Church, St Peter's Church, The Stanley House, Bishop Lloyd's House, The Rows. Intermittent patches of browning throughout text. Plates mainly clean with foxing confined mainly to rear of plates. Binding sound. Brown cloth boards with gilt lettering on front board. Short tears in cloth at top and bottom of spine. Corners rubbed. Overall condition VG. …

First edition. 4to, 39pp. 10 plates, text illustrations. Original brown cloth, gilt titling to front board. Binding rubbed at extremities, light repair to front hinge, else a very good copy.

First Edition. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked, decorated cloth. Loose page. Provenance: Bookplate of City of Cardiff Public Libraries. Beveled edges. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; viii, 224 pages. Notes; Includes a sermon by Archbishop Thomson of York. Purchased 1995. Subjects; Church of England Sermons. Chester Cathedral. 1 Kg. …

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FIRST EDITION. A VERY GOOD COPY IN BROWN BOARDS, CONTAINS PLATES.