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The Blackhalls of that Ilk and Barra ( Limited Edition, Signed )
by Morison, Alexander
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1905
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- Decorative Cloth
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Redruth, Cornwall, GBR
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CA$70.64
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Frontis illus. "Barra Castle". Very interesting history of the Blackhall family, Burgesses of Aberdeen. Illustrations include a Coloured Armorial bearing and Portrait of Sir Alexander Morison. Limited Edition of 500 copies. This copy has a gift inscription from the Author to Elizabeth Morison. Also included is a letter to Alexander Morison from the New Spalding… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Old Place
by Vyvyan, C. C.
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- Used - Good
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Cloth
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Redruth, Cornwall, GBR
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CA$88.30
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Movingly descriptive account of Lady Vyvyan's beloved Cornish home and garden, commencing with destruction by the army during world war II. A renowned plantswoman and author passes on some of her deep knowledge and profound love for Cornwall. B&W illustrations by ElizabethRivers. Crimson cloth cover with dull gilt lettering on spine. Top page edges… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Book of Veryan & Portloe
by Smith, Diana & Parnell, Christine
- Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 2006
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Redruth, Cornwall, GBR
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CA$132.45
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Authentic and detailed Local History by local girl Diana Smith and Secretary of ld Cornwall Society (Truro), Christine Parnell. Well illustrated with B&W archive photos. No inscriptions. Jacket has very slight edge wear at top and a little curling at top edge on front. Unclipped. Item Price
CA$132.45
Island Camera
by Arlott, John & Cowan, Rex & Gibson, Frank
- Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Published
- 1983
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Redruth, Cornwall, GBR
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CA$17.66
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Fascinating, authentic record of life on the Scily Islands by a family of brilliant photographers taken over a century. 150 B&W reproductions of the archive photos. No inscriptions. Very slight edge wear to jacket. Clipped. Item Price
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The Pictorial Handbook of London Comprising its Antiquities, Architecture, Arts, Manufacture, Trades, Social, Literary and Scientific Institutions, Exhibitions and Galleries of Art
by Branston ( Illustrator )
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- Used
- Published
- 1854
- Binding
- Cloth
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Redruth, Cornwall, GBR
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CA$167.77
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From "Bohn's Illustrated Library". Complete with large Fold-Out Map by Lowry, 35" x 20", at the back. Title page dated 1854. Former Editions of this title were published as "London and it's vicinity exhibited" and "A new survey of London". Frontis. illus. "The Great Conservatory and Grounds at Kew". Very detailed and interesting work, now… Read more about this item Item Price
CA$167.77