Dover: Past & Present (SCARCE FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS, PAUL WELLS AND JEFF HOWE)

Wells, Paul & Howe, Jeff

ISBN 10: 0752451928 / ISBN 13: 9780752451923

Published by History Press, Stroud, Gloucestershire, 2009

About this Item

Fine. First Edition, First Printing. Large Paperback, size of covers 16.6 by 23.5 cms. SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS, PAUL WELLS AND JEFF HOWE, without dedication or inscription on title-page. Signings read, 'Paul W' and 'J Howe'. 95pp. Profusely illustrated with over 150 photographs with captions. A fascinating book which is a guide to how Dover, Kent developed into its present form. A fine copy of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dover: Past & Present (SCARCE FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS, PAUL WELLS AND JEFF HOWE)
• Publisher: History Press, Stroud, Gloucestershire
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0752451928
• ISBN 13: 9780752451923
• Binding: Large Paperback
• Edition: First Edition, First Printing.
• Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Both Authors, Paul Wells And Jeff Howe
• Seller catalogs:
  • History
  • Local History
  • Topography

About this title

Synopsis

This fascinating book is a guide to Dover's history, using over 150 images to illustrate how the town has developed into its present form. Recalling a bygone era, this volume explores Dover's most important features and attractions, and shows how they have evolved through several generations. Comparing modern photographs with rare images from the past, this collection documents the many changes that have taken place, but also includes the familiar sights that remain unspoilt by modern progress. Accompanied by informative captions, the true character of Dover is recreated through these evocative and compelling images of famous landmarks such as the docks, the White Cliffs and Dover Castle. Whether a resident or one of the town's many visitors, this nostalgic reminder of Dover's past is an essential companion to anyone interested in the town's rich history.

Product Description

A guide to Dover's history, using over 150 images to illustrate how the town has developed into its present form. It explores Dover's important features and attractions, and shows how they have evolved through several generations. It documents the changes that have taken place, includes the familiar sights that remain unspoilt by modern progress.