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Introduction to Inn Signs (The David and Charles series - Illustrated)
by Delderfield, Eric R
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- VG/VG/ND
- ISBN 10
- 0330026771
- ISBN 13
- 9780330026772
- Seller
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Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
SOFTBACK SHIPPED FROM THE UK.* Edn: 1st. Thus.* Date of Publication: 1967* Publisher: Pan (David & Charles).* Binding and cover condition: Colour photo-illustrated soft card covers. No bumps or rubs. Minimal shelf wear to edges & corners. No creases to spine or hinge, front cover lightly creased. Seems lightly-used. VG* Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. Clean, crisp, & tight. No annotations, inscriptions or marks to text, slight paper colouration throughout, no other visible faults. VG* Illustrations: Two 8pp. blocks of b/w photos in text.* Pages: 118 pp. text. xxvi pp. index and advertisements at rear.* Product Description:- From the Rose and Crown to The Man In Space, the story of inns and their signs provides a colourful pageant of English life through the centuries. Witty attractive, informative or intriguing signs keep alive much of history, geography, local crafts and legends. Over 1,400 signs are mentioned and there is a story behind every one. A handsomely illustrated, stimulating guide for everyone who loves the British pub.* This is a VG copy of the 1st. thus, with minimal age & shelf wear.*
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- Bookseller
- Cocksparrow Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1748
- Title
- Introduction to Inn Signs (The David and Charles series - Illustrated)
- Author
- Delderfield, Eric R
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - VG/VG/ND
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st. Edn, 1st. Imp.
- ISBN 10
- 0330026771
- ISBN 13
- 9780330026772
- Publisher
- Pan
- Place of Publication
- London UK 144
- Date Published
- 1971-04-02
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