Author: William Stearns Davis
Title: Life on a Mediaeval Barony: A Picture of a Typical Feudal Community in the Thirteenth Century
Description: New York, Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1923. First edition. Cloth. An illustrated First Edition detailing the traditions and practices of Barons in Medieval times. This work is a first edition, in original publisher's cloth binding. This work by William Stearns Davis depicts the traditions and general happenings in a medieval barony. This includes Cookery and Mealtime, Ceremonies and Executions, as well as information on Chasing Down a Great Boar. Davis also presents specific examples of a Barony, such as The Castle of St. Aliquis.Davis was an American author and educator, often writing his non-fiction works for teaching purposes. With 87 illustrations. Lacking plates facing pages 36, 128, 140, 156, 214, 302, 366. In original publisher's cloth binding. Externally generally smart, with shelf wear to the extremities. The occasional mark to boards. Light bumping to the extremities, mainly to the head and tail of the spine. Age toning and slight spotting to endpapers. Hinges slightly strained but firm, with cords visible. Internally generally firmly bound. Lacking plates facing pages 36, 128, 140, 156, 214, 302 and 336. Pages 301-302 detached but present. Age toning and the occasional spotting to pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Keywords: Medieval Barony 13th Century Barony None
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Title: Life on a Mediaeval Barony: A Picture of a Typical Feudal Community in the Thirteenth Century
Description: New York, Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1923. First edition. Cloth. An illustrated First Edition detailing the traditions and practices of Barons in Medieval times. This work is a first edition, in original publisher's cloth binding. This work by William Stearns Davis depicts the traditions and general happenings in a medieval barony. This includes Cookery and Mealtime, Ceremonies and Executions, as well as information on Chasing Down a Great Boar. Davis also presents specific examples of a Barony, such as The Castle of St. Aliquis.Davis was an American author and educator, often writing his non-fiction works for teaching purposes. With 87 illustrations. Lacking plates facing pages 36, 128, 140, 156, 214, 302, 366. In original publisher's cloth binding. Externally generally smart, with shelf wear to the extremities. The occasional mark to boards. Light bumping to the extremities, mainly to the head and tail of the spine. Age toning and slight spotting to endpapers. Hinges slightly strained but firm, with cords visible. Internally generally firmly bound. Lacking plates facing pages 36, 128, 140, 156, 214, 302 and 336. Pages 301-302 detached but present. Age toning and the occasional spotting to pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Keywords: Medieval Barony 13th Century Barony None
Price: GBP 55.00 = appr. US$ 78.54 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 870q28
- Book number: 870q28
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