Search Results: BRITISH TOPOGRAPHY from Chilton Books

London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1951.. 1st edition. The King's Channel Isalnds series. Pp.xxxii/170, 114 sepia photo illustrations + map to rear endpapers, inscribed by the author to front free endpaper, some toning to endpapers. Red cloth, minor rubbing to top and tail of spine. G+.

London: Ernestt Benn Ltd., 1969.. 1st ed. "This, the first of three books covering the area, is divided into three main parts: The Devonshire Landscape; The Story of Vanished Men, which retells the main historical events that have influenced local and national history; and a personal gazetteer of places to be seen. Pp. 128, frontis absent, 48 illustrations + 3 maps, scuffing to front endpaper. Red cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w has sunning to spine, clear protective wrap. G+/G+.

London: Blackie & Son Ltd., nd.. nd. Our Beautiful Homeland. Pp. 63, colour frontis, 7 colour illustrations, maps to endpapers. Green cloth, illustrated d/w has edge tears. VG/G.

Skipton: Dalesman. 1998.. After leaving the House of Commons in 1991 Dennis Healey was delighted to preside over the National Trust's Appeal for the Yorkshire Moors and Dales. With his concern for the landscape, buildings and nature of the Dales, he is ideally placed to introduce these images from the portfolios of four of Yorkshire's most talented and exciting photographers". 30cms x 22.5cms. Pp 143, full of colour illustrations. P/b, illustrated cover. G+.

Loughborough: Ladybird Books, 1987.. 1st ed. Pictorial guide to Shakespeare country. Pp. 51/2 Index, colour illustrations throughout, street and towns maps to front endpapers. Illustrated laminated boards. VG.

London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1989.. 1st ed. "In this book the beauty and drama of the Lakes is captured in a magnificent display of landscape photography, which is complemented by a revealing text describing the history, geography, traditions and literary connections of this exceptional region." Pp.160 with colour photographs throughout. P/b with illustrated cover. G+.

London:Saint Catherines Press,1947.. Companion to the Footpath Guide No.5.(Exmoor) by the same author. Includes d/w ordnance survey map of the area. 13.5cms x 9cms. Pp.67,b/w photo frontis. + 7 further b/w photo illustrations. Stiff card covers with d/w map. G+/G+.

Clapham, via Lancaster. England: Dalesman Books, 1985.. 7th ed. "Describing more than 50 places to visit in all parts of Lakeland" Pp.56 with b/w photographs and maps throughout, name to verso front cover. P/b with illustrated cover. VG.

London: National Trust, 1964.. 3rd ed.( Revised and enlarged). Pp. 34, folding map to front & another loosely inserted, 4 b/w photo's in book, pages toned. P/b,owners name to front. G+.

Alresford: Laurence Oxley, 1975.. Facsimile reprint. Volume I only. "This illustrated account of Hampshire was originally published at Winchester in 1838 and contains much information of historical and topographical interest. The fine steel engravings are reproduced to show views of towns and villages that have now seen many changes." Volume I. Pp.viii/292, engraved title page and vignette + 45 plates + 4 maps (1 folding, owner's initials to front free endpaper. Cream cloth, dustwrapper has minor shelf wear. VG/VG.

Alresford: Laurence Oxley, 1975.. Facsimile reprint. Voloume III only. "This illustrated account of Hampshire was originally published at Winchester in 1838 and contains much information of historical and topographical interest. The fine steel engravings are reproduced to show views of towns and villages that have now seen many changes." Pp.vi//226(Isle of Wight), Vignette title + 20 plates and folding map/iv/98(Channel Islands), Engraved title page + frontispiece and 21 further plates and folding map of the Channel Islands, owner's initials to front free endpaper. Cream cloth, dustwrapper has minor creasing to top front edge. VG/VG.

London: J.M.Dent & Sons Ltd, 1915.. 1st edition. An Account of the History, Archaeology and Natural History of the Parishes of Winscombe, Shipham, Rowberrow, Churchill, Burrington, Christon, Loxton, Compton Bishop, Axbridge and Cheddar, and of the Ancient Mining Station of Charterhouse-on-Mendip. Pp.xvi/2547, frontispiece + 60 further black & white illustrations + folding map to end, gift message to front free endpaper from Rev & Mrs Dodd of Winscombe Vicarage (Rev. Dood is included in subscriber's list to end). Green cloth, gilt title to front and spine, minor wear to top and tail of spine, bumps to corner tips, semi-circular indentation to front board. G+.

London: B.T.Batsford Ltd, 1940.. 1st edition. Home-Front Handbooks series, intended for people living in the country for the first time due to World War II. Pp.vi/90, black & white frontispiece photo + 34 further black & white photos. Orange cloth, edges rubbed. Dustwrapper rubbed to edges with 5cm tear to spine edge. G+/G.

Newton Abbot: David & Charles, 1983.. 2nd ed. "... for those who know the islands it adds a valuable extra dimension, and many visitors have found it a delightful companion for their explorations." 24.3cms. x 19cms. Pp. 112, frontis, b/w photographs throughout. Brown cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w. VG/VG.

London: John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1909.. 1st edition. The Isle of Man, described by Agnes Herbert with Foreword by A.W.MooreC.V.O., Speaker of the House of Keys, and 32 colour plates by Donald Maxwell. 22cms x 14.5cms x 4.5cms. Pp.xvi/269/10/16(publisher's catalogues), 32 colour plates by Donald Maxwell + ccolour map of the island, occasional spotting, owner's name to inside front board. Blue illustrated cloth rubbed, spine darkened with wear to top and tail and edges, wear to corner tips. Good.

London: Hodder & Stoughton (Headway). 1994.. 2nd Imp. "Where to go, where to stay, where to eat and drink - all you need to know about the Lake District in one handy guide". Pp 129. Many colour illustrations. P/b. Illustrated cover. VG.

London: Constable & Co. Ltd., 1981.. 8th ed. "A splendid little book by fireside or on location ... invaluable to lovers of Lakeland climbing or walking." 17.9cms. x 12cms. Pp. 441, 250 photographs, 141 routes + 14 maps, inscrip. to fep. Dark blue cloth, illustrated d/w. G+/G+.

Automobile Association and Ordnance Survey. 1987.. Find the stunning scenery and unique traditions of these sun-soaked, historic islands. Walks, drives, things to do and place to stay plus detailed, large-scale maps". 1 DC Guide to Jersey and Guernsey loosely inserted. 29.5 cms x 16.5 cms. Pp 120, many maps and colour illustrations. P/b, crease to front cover, illustrated cover. G+.

London: Collins & Brown, 1990.. 1st ed. 22.5cms x 25.5cms (landscape format). Accompanied a major LWT television series. "The dramatic and colourful life-story of London's great river, with over 100 illustrations." Pp.160, b/w and colour illustrations throughout. Brown cloth, d/w. VG/VG.

Dulverton: Exmoor Press, 1975.. 1st ed. Tracing the story of Jan Ridd and Lorna Doone in words and pictures. Text by R.D. Blackmore, selection & commentary by S.H. Burton. Pp. 64, 26 b/w photos, + 2 maps. P/b. Illustd. cover. VG.