Murrays Buckinghamshire Architectural Guide (31 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A good clean and tight copy of the first edn with no markings save small sellotape mark to prelim. where compliment sheet from bookselller G A Harris. representing John Murray had been attached. This sheet is included with the book.There are signs of wear to the binding,mainly to tes and bes and spine itself, rather than the boards. Guaranteed condition.

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A good condition book including a poor dust jacket. The contents are uniform and well-bound for their age.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 132 pages, illustrated, map, gazetteer, index.light foxing along top edge, spine and covers rubbed, previous owner name and address on front endpaper.

First Edition. Good copy in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Series; Murrray's Buckinghamshire guide. Physical description; xi, 132 pages ; illustrations, folded map ; 26 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects; Piper, John (1903-1992). Murray, John. Architecture England Buckinghamshire. Architecture England Buckinghamshire ; Guidebooks. Church architecture England Buckinghamshire. Architecture, Domestic England Buckinghamshire. Architecture England Buckinghamshire ; Guidebooks. Buckinghamshire. England Buckinghamshire. Buckinghamshire (England) ; Guidebooks. Buckinghamshire (England) Buildings, structures, etc. Buckinghamshire (England) Buildings, structures. Buckinghamshire : architecture : history. Genre; Illustrated. 3 Kg.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked, colour-printed cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xi, 132 pages : illustrations, folded map ; 26 cm. Subjects; Architecture England Buckinghamshire. Church architecture England Buckinghamshire. Architecture, Domestic England Buckinghamshire. Buckinghamshire (England) Buildings, structures, etc. 3 Kg.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges very slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xi, 132 pages illustrations, folded map ; 26 cm. Series; Murray's architectural guides; 1. Notes; "Further titles in this series are in preparation." Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects; Piper, John 1903-1992. Murray, John. Architecture England Buckinghamshire. Buckinghamshire (England) ; Guidebooks. Buckinghamshire (England) Buildings, structures, etc. 3 Kg.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Large 8vo, Hardback with Clipped Dust Jacket. Xi + 132 Pages. Fold Out Maps, Numerous Illustrations. Some Edge Wear & Chipping to Dust Jacket with some loss to Spine. Name & Few Light Marks to Front End Paper. Overall A Very Good Copy in Good Dust Jacket.

4to. xi[i], 132pp, 165 text illustrations (some full-page), folding coloured map. Original decorated red cloth lettered in black and white. Cloth slightly faded and lightly soiled.

1st edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Series: Murrray's Buckinghamshire guide. Physical description: xi, 132 pages illustrations, folded map 26 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Piper, John 1903-1992; Architecture England Buckinghamshire; Buckinghamshire (England) Buildings, structures, etc. 3 Kg.

First Edition. Good copy in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Series; Murrray's Buckinghamshire guide. Physical description; xi, 132 pages ; illustrations, folded map ; 26 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects; Piper, John (1903-1992). Murray, John. Architecture England Buckinghamshire. Architecture England Buckinghamshire ; Guidebooks. Church architecture England Buckinghamshire. Architecture, Domestic England Buckinghamshire. Architecture England Buckinghamshire ; Guidebooks. Buckinghamshire. England Buckinghamshire. Buckinghamshire (England) ; Guidebooks. Buckinghamshire (England) Buildings, structures, etc. Buckinghamshire (England) Buildings, structures. Buckinghamshire : architecture : history. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked, colour-printed cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xi, 132 pages : illustrations, folded map ; 26 cm. Subjects; Architecture England Buckinghamshire. Church architecture England Buckinghamshire. Architecture, Domestic England Buckinghamshire. Buckinghamshire (England) Buildings, structures, etc. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges very slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xi, 132 pages illustrations, folded map ; 26 cm. Series; Murray's architectural guides; 1. Notes; "Further titles in this series are in preparation." Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects; Piper, John 1903-1992. Murray, John. Architecture England Buckinghamshire. Buckinghamshire (England) ; Guidebooks. Buckinghamshire (England) Buildings, structures, etc. 1 Kg.

First edition. Would be VG save for moderate shelf wear to board edges and spine; red cloth with white and black lettering on front board and spine; illustration of Dinton Church in centre of front board; pages appear clean overall; binding tight. Used - Good. Good Hardback (No dust jacket).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. This copy is in fine, unmarked condition bound in red cloth covered boards with titling to the spine and a sketch of Dinton Church by John Piper to the upper board. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. A dust wrapper is not present. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Murray's Buckinghamshire Architectural Guide is a richly illustrated and evocative volume edited by John Betjeman and John Piper. It forms part of a series of county architectural guides and offers a distinctive mid-20th-century perspective on Buckinghamshire's built heritage. The book spans 132 pages and includes black-and-white photographs, a fold out coloured map, and a gazetteer, all designed to guide readers through the county's architectural highlights. Betjeman's lyrical prose and Piper's artistic sensibility combine to celebrate everything from grand country houses to humble village churches, capturing the spirit of place with affection and insight. It's not just a guidebook?it's a cultural artifact in its own right, reflecting the post-war British interest in preserving architectural identity. Ref XXXT.

1st edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Series: Murrray's Buckinghamshire guide. Physical description: xi, 132 pages illustrations, folded map 26 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Piper, John 1903-1992; Architecture England Buckinghamshire; Buckinghamshire (England) Buildings, structures, etc. 1 Kg.

Hardback. John Betjeman, John Piper, John Murray. Author: John Betjeman, John PiperBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 1948Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerThis architectural and historical guide chronicles the rich heritage and distinctive landscapes of Buckinghamshire. With a keen eye for detail, it uncovers the hidden gems and celebrated landmarks that define the county's unique character. The text presents a charming blend of scholarly observation and personal affection, reflecting the authors' profound appreciation for English topography and design. It illustrates the architectural evolution and social history of the region, offering readers an intimate portrait of its villages, churches, and stately homes. This volume serves as both an invaluable reference and a delightful companion for anyone seeking to understand the enduring beauty of Buckinghamshire. Hardback.

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. With owner's name and inscription inside cover. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Internally clean.132pp. Fold out map in place.In DJ with damage around edges.

Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First Edition. Small quarto. Pictorial red cloth. First edition. 166 black & white half-tone plates and photographs, most of which have been specially taken by Betjemand and Piper, a folding map, a Gazetteer to all the Parishes, and an index. Boards a trace bowed, otherwise very good copy the rarely seen edgeworn, price-clipped dust jacket with a few small chips and tears to the spine panel. STAPLETON, A16.

8vo. First Edition with numerous plates throughout and folding coloured map; red boards upper board and backstrip blocked and lettered in white and black boards lightly age-marked else a very good bright clean copy. With contemporary signature and accompanying personal bookplate on front free endpaper. Peterson A16; Stapleton p.25.

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. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. With 166 photographs (many taken by John Piper). Light foxing to extremities, otherwise clean and unmarked. Jacket has minor wear but a very good, unclipped example, now in removable film.

Cloth. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. First edition. xii, 132 pp. Red cloth hardcover with black and white lettering and decoration in a red, black and white illustrated dustjacket. Fold out colour map and photographs accompanying the text throughout. Markings and tearing to spine and corners of the dustjacket, foxing and browning to endpapers and dustjacket. Overall in good condition. A Murray guidebook to Buckinghamshire 'designed to accompany the age of motor travel and the return of bicycles'. 4to.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. PP.132. 166 black & white photographs with accompanying text. Coloured folding map of Buckinghamshire and Gazetteer of Parishes. A near fine copy in chipped and repaired Dust Jacket.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. Two first edition architectural guides from the Murray's Guide series edited by Betjeman and Piper, with illustrations throughout. Two volumes. The Murray's Architectural Guides series. First edition. These volumes provide an historical perspective to the changes of style and material used in architecture across Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. With individual and comprehensive information about buildings of all periods and their decoration, in every parish of each county. Edited by Sir John Betjeman, an English poet, writer, and broadcaster, and his close friend John Egerton Christmas Piper, an English painter, printmaker and designer of stained-glass windows and both opera and theatre sets. Betjeman was a passionate defender of Victorian architecture, helping to save St Pancras railway station from demolition. This set contains: Murray's Buckinghamshire Architectural Guide, 1948. With one hundred and sixty-six photographs and a folding map. Collated complete. Murray's Berkshire Architectural Guide, 1949. With one hundred and seventy-two photographs, six line drawings, and a folding map. Collated complete. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing to the extremities and the odd small mark to the boards. Original unclipped dust wrappers are sound with light wear and chipping to the extremities. Two 1" closed tears to the front panel of Buckinghamshire with a 2" closed tear to the rear panel. Minor sunning to the extremities with the odd small mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Very Good Indeed. book.

Condition: Very Good. Hardcover book , first edition. Signed by John Betjeman to title page. 132pp with photographic illustrations. Decorative red cloth covers, some light rubbing to ends and corners. A few tiny foxing spots to endpapers. Dust jacket price clipped, some very light rubbing and tiny chips to corners, and some faint spotting. A Very Good copy in Good+ dust jacket.

First edition. 4to. xii, 132 pp. Publisher's red cloth, lettered and illustrated in black and white to the spine and upper cover, illustrated dust jacket incorporating some of the same design within the same format as other titles in the same series, signed by Piper on the title page. Numerous black and white photographic illustrations plus a folding colour map. Edge wear and tear to the jacket with a loss at the juncture of the head of the spine and the rear panel, else very good.