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Tiverton. UK: Somerest Books , 2002. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this book, titled," Harry Frier's ' Taunton' for many the watercolours of Harry Frier epititomise turn-of-the-century Somerset. Working in Taunton from 1883 he recorded - with an almost photographic precision - street scenes, characters, buildings and views. His pictures capture an all-but vanished world. They are immensely satisfying works of art, but also important documents of the county's heritage. Illustrated This book is photographed in the box its packed in as proof against in-transit damage. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only..

Yeovil Somerset. UK: Private Publication, 1979. Book. Illus. by Myrtle Griffiths, Rosalind Schama andBetty Stapleford. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this thin booklet entitled " Some Old Somerset Nature Names". the covers and text block are square, tight and clean. it is illustrated throughout. This book is checked and photographed in the box as proof against in-transit damage. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only..

Chichester. UK: Philimore & Co Ltd, 1998. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this book, titled," The Vale of Taunton Past " the author explains, it was for centuries a legend far beyond its own borders. John Norden, in 1610 , called it the ' paradise of England ' This book is the first modern account of the Taunton area as a whole. Given great visual impact by a wealth of carefully selected illustrations. Illustrated This book is photographed in the box its packed in as proof against in-transit damage. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only..