Paperback. Condition: New. Chetham's Library is the oldest surviving public library in Britain. It was founded in 1653, under the will of Humphrey Chetham, a prosperous Manchester textile merchant, banker and landowner. His legacy also established a school for 40 poor boys (now a specialist music school) and provided for five chained libraries to be placed in local churches.The Library, in Manchester, England, is housed in a beautiful sandstone building dating from 1421, which was constructed to accommodate the priests of Manchester's Collegiate Church (now the Cathedral). It remains one of the most complete medieval building complexes to survive in the northwest of England. The building and the magnificent library interior create a unique atmosphere for both readers and visitors.The Inside series focuses on the mission and organisation of an institution - the context in which it operates and the people who make it work. It tells the story of how an institution has evolved through its people, history, architecture, purpose and practice.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An illustrated guide to Chetham's Library, the oldest surviving public library in Britain, and the medieval building complex in which it is housed. Chetham's Library is the oldest surviving public library in Britain. It was founded in 1653, under the will of Humphrey Chetham, a prosperous Manchester textile merchant, banker and landowner. His legacy also established a school for 40 poor boys (now a specialist music school) and provided for five chained libraries to be placed in local churches. The Library, in Manchester, England, is housed in a beautiful sandstone building dating from 1421, which was constructed to accommodate the priests of Manchester's Collegiate Church (now the Cathedral). It remains one of the most complete medieval building complexes to survive in the northwest of England. The building and the magnificent library interior create a unique atmosphere for both readers and visitors. SELLING POINTS: . Tells the story of Britain's oldest surviving public library . Fully and wonderfully illustrated . Tells the story of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels's association with the Library . A fascinating overview of a unique historical collection . Chetham's has one of the largest collections of material relating to Manchester and its region An illustrated guide to Chethams Library, the oldest surviving public library in Britain, and the medieval building complex in which it is housed. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Chetham's Library is the oldest surviving public library in Britain. It was founded in 1653, under the will of Humphrey Chetham, a prosperous Manchester textile merchant, banker and landowner. His legacy also established a school for 40 poor boys (now a specialist music school) and provided for five chained libraries to be placed in local churches.The Library, in Manchester, England, is housed in a beautiful sandstone building dating from 1421, which was constructed to accommodate the priests of Manchester's Collegiate Church (now the Cathedral). It remains one of the most complete medieval building complexes to survive in the northwest of England. The building and the magnificent library interior create a unique atmosphere for both readers and visitors.The Inside series focuses on the mission and organisation of an institution - the context in which it operates and the people who make it work. It tells the story of how an institution has evolved through its people, history, architecture, purpose and practice.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Language: English
Published by Yale University Press, New Haven, 2004
Seller: Chris Duggan, Bookseller, St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First printing.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Yale University Press, 2004
ISBN 10: 0300102577 ISBN 13: 9780300102574
Seller: Book Outpost, Blawnox, PA, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Brand new! New.
Condition: New.
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 32 pages. 7.47x7.47x7.48 inches. In Stock.
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 32 pages. 7.47x7.47x7.48 inches. In Stock.
Condition: New.
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
First Edition
Condition: New. 2025. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . .
paperback. Condition: New.
Published by Evanston, IL: Privately printed, 1942., 1942
Seller: Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd., Cadyville, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. - Tall quarto, 7 pp. & 4-page facsimile laid into printed tan wraps. The wraps are soiled & creased. There is light staining to the title. Good.
Condition: New.
Published by The William Morris Press, 1956
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. 1956. No Edition Remarks. 47 pages. No dust jacket. Blue illustrated cloth boards with gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Language: English
Published by New Haven : Yale University Press, 2004
ISBN 10: 0300102577 ISBN 13: 9780300102574
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
1st edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 149 pages : illustrations (come color) ; 27 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-141) and index. Contents; Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- "A fair builded' College of Priests: church and college in medieval Manchester -- Domine Dilexi Decorum Domus Tuae: the wardens of the college and the collegiate church -- 'The Earl of Derbie's house in Manchester': the Reformation and after -- 'A masterpiece of bounty': the creation of Chetham's hospital and library -- Conclusion -- Appendices. Subjects; Chetham family. Chetham's School of Music. Chetham's Library. 3 Kg.
Condition: new.
Language: English
Published by Country Life Limited, London, 1934
Seller: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
First Edition
Blue Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). First Separate Edition. 36 Clean, Unmarked Pages. Blue Cloth, Gilt. Pon In Ink On Front Pastedown. Gilt Lettering On Front Cover Bright And Intact. Spine Faded.
Published by Falkner & Sons, Manchester, 1920
Seller: Alexander's Books, Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Good+. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition. No date - circa 1920s. Quarto paperback. (card covers) 23 pp, illustrated (numerous black and white plates. Good+ condition (covers slightly rubbed and soiled, otherwise a nice copy for age).
Language: English
Published by New Haven : Yale University Press, 2004
ISBN 10: 0300102577 ISBN 13: 9780300102574
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition
1st edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 149 pages : illustrations (come color) ; 27 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-141) and index. Contents; Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- "A fair builded' College of Priests: church and college in medieval Manchester -- Domine Dilexi Decorum Domus Tuae: the wardens of the college and the collegiate church -- 'The Earl of Derbie's house in Manchester': the Reformation and after -- 'A masterpiece of bounty': the creation of Chetham's hospital and library -- Conclusion -- Appendices. Subjects; Chetham family. Chetham's School of Music. Chetham's Library. 1 Kg.
Published by Christie, Manson & Woods, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 26th-27th November, 1980, 1980
First Edition
Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to, 25 cm, 147 pp, 99 ills (including 10 in colour). 415 lots. The sale included Merian & Xeiler's Topographia Germaniae and other topographical works, a set of the 21 volumes and index, the volumes described and offered as separate lots. Estimates printed at end. Wrappers somewhat browned, contents agetoned, lower foreedge corners bumped, otherwise Good.
Published by Christie, Manson & Woods, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 26th-27th November, 1980, 1980
First Edition
Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to, 25 cm, 147 pp, 99 ills (including 10 in colour). 415 lots. The sale included Merian & Xeiler's Topographia Germaniae and other topographical works, a set of the 21 volumes and index, the volumes described and offered as separate lots. Estimates printed at end. Wrappers yellowed and a little creased, otherwise Good.
Published by Christie, Manson & Woods, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 26th-27th November, 1980, 1980
First Edition
Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to, 25 cm, 147 pp, 99 ills (including 10 in colour). 415 lots. The sale included Merian & Xeiler's Topographia Germaniae and other topographical works, a set of the 21 volumes and index, the volumes described and offered as separate lots. Estimates printed at end. List of prices realized loosely laid in. Notes on front wrapper, otherwise Good.
Language: English
Published by Manchester, 1956
Seller: Robin's books, Abingdon, United Kingdom
£ 8.50
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. Staple Bound An account of the Hospital and Library in Manchester founded by Humphrey Chetham.
Published by TBA, 1000
Seller: RIVERLEE BOOKS, Waltham Cross, HERTS, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Good condition. Soft cover. Top edge dust darkened. Very light tanning to pages but otherwise pages sound with the exception of a couple of small marks. Some slight fading to cover along with a couple of tiny marks but otherwise cover good. 36 pages.