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Abbeys, castles, and ancient halls of England and Wales: their legendary lore and popular history. / By John Timbs
by Timbs, John (1801-1875)
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London: Frederick Warne and Co, 1872. 1st edition. Hardcover. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling and rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges. Hinges starting. Frontispiece accompanied by a guard sheet. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Date is suggested. Physical description: xiii; 590p; 18cm. Subjects: Abbeys. Castles. Ancient Halls. England. Wales. Lore. Popular History. Historic buildings Great Britain. Historic buildings England. Historic buildings Wales. Historic buildings.Historic buildings England; Anecdotes. Historic buildings Wales; Anecdotes. England Historic houses, etc. Genre: Anecdotes. History.Illustrated.
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- Title
- Abbeys, castles, and ancient halls of England and Wales: their legendary lore and popular history. / By John Timbs
- Author
- Timbs, John (1801-1875)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
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- Edition
- 1st edition
- Publisher
- London: Frederick Warne and Co
- Date Published
- 1872
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