Author: R. L. Greenall; Terry Slater; Michael Wickes.
Title: The Darwen County History Series a History of Northamptonshire a History of Warwickshire a History of Huntingdonshire
Description: London, Phillimore, 1979-1985. First edition. Cloth. Three fascinating first edition volumes from the 'The Darwen County History Series'; examining the history of Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, and Huntingdonshire. 'A History of Northamptonshire' was written by the renowned local historian Ronald Leslie Greenall, with drawings and cartography by Bruce Bailey. This work provides a fascinating introduction 'for the serious local historian', charting the local events of this rural country against the backdrop of the broader, national history of the period. 'A History of Warwickshire' was written by the notable geographer and researcher Terry Slater who specialised in English medieval town planning and town-plan analysis. The cartography in this work was produced by Jean Dowling, with marginal drawings provided by Tom Grogan. Whilst detailing the renowned tourist sites of this renowned county (such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle and Kenilworth Castle), this work also details lesser-known sights of historic interest that add to the rich and varied history of Warwickshire. 'A History of Huntingdonshire' was written by the freelance genealogist, researcher and historian Michael Wickes, with drawings by Brian Percival and cartography by Michael Nix. This work is centred on one of England's smallest counties, that nonetheless boasts a rich and varied history. Within this work Wickes charts the county's story from prehistoric times to the present day, specifically focusing on the notable figures who lived in the area in the seventeenth century. Complete with the original price-clipped dustwrappers. Collated, complete with numerous in-text illustrations and: Twenty two pages of plates to 'A History of Northamptonshire', two of which are in colour. Twenty two pages of plates to 'A History of Warwickshire', two of which are in colour. Twenty four pages of plates to 'A History of Huntingdonshire' two of which are in colour. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with original price-clipped dustwrapper. Externally lovely, with minor shelfwear to head and tail of spine. Dustwrappers lovely, with only minor shelfwear to extremities. Price label tipped to front fly leaf of wraps. Internally firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: Bruce Bailey. Fine/Fine.
Keywords: History First Edition Darwen County History Series Illustrated First Edition Northamptonshire Warwickshire Bruce Bailey
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Title: The Darwen County History Series a History of Northamptonshire a History of Warwickshire a History of Huntingdonshire
Description: London, Phillimore, 1979-1985. First edition. Cloth. Three fascinating first edition volumes from the 'The Darwen County History Series'; examining the history of Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, and Huntingdonshire. 'A History of Northamptonshire' was written by the renowned local historian Ronald Leslie Greenall, with drawings and cartography by Bruce Bailey. This work provides a fascinating introduction 'for the serious local historian', charting the local events of this rural country against the backdrop of the broader, national history of the period. 'A History of Warwickshire' was written by the notable geographer and researcher Terry Slater who specialised in English medieval town planning and town-plan analysis. The cartography in this work was produced by Jean Dowling, with marginal drawings provided by Tom Grogan. Whilst detailing the renowned tourist sites of this renowned county (such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle and Kenilworth Castle), this work also details lesser-known sights of historic interest that add to the rich and varied history of Warwickshire. 'A History of Huntingdonshire' was written by the freelance genealogist, researcher and historian Michael Wickes, with drawings by Brian Percival and cartography by Michael Nix. This work is centred on one of England's smallest counties, that nonetheless boasts a rich and varied history. Within this work Wickes charts the county's story from prehistoric times to the present day, specifically focusing on the notable figures who lived in the area in the seventeenth century. Complete with the original price-clipped dustwrappers. Collated, complete with numerous in-text illustrations and: Twenty two pages of plates to 'A History of Northamptonshire', two of which are in colour. Twenty two pages of plates to 'A History of Warwickshire', two of which are in colour. Twenty four pages of plates to 'A History of Huntingdonshire' two of which are in colour. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with original price-clipped dustwrapper. Externally lovely, with minor shelfwear to head and tail of spine. Dustwrappers lovely, with only minor shelfwear to extremities. Price label tipped to front fly leaf of wraps. Internally firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: Bruce Bailey. Fine/Fine.
Keywords: History First Edition Darwen County History Series Illustrated First Edition Northamptonshire Warwickshire Bruce Bailey
Price: GBP 45.00 = appr. US$ 64.26 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 640M26
- Book number: 640M26
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