London: BCA By Arrangement With Weidenfeld & Nicolson. As New in Fine dust jacket. 1999. 1st Edition Thus (Book Club Edition). Hardcover. Black boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. In the original publisher's pictorial dustjacket, which is not price-clipped. There are light smudge marks to the dustjacket covers, otherwise there are NO Inscriptions or other Marks. 432 pp. Illustrated with b/w and colour photographs. The francis Frith Collection Plate Numbers; Table of Comparative Values; Notes for Further Reading; Index. Overall, this is an Excellent, Very Clean, Tight and Bright 'Fine' copy. "This collection of historical photographs from the Frith Collection, records the great changes that have shaped contemporary Britain. Dating back to the 1860s, the pictures cover every aspect of rural and metropolitan daily life. The accompanying text is by a noted historian and biographer." This book is overweight at nearly 2Kg and MAY require extra postage depending on your location. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

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Seller: Sue Lloyd-Davies Books (GB)
Seller's Inventory #: 111492
Title: Britain Then & Now . The Francis Frith Collection
Author: Ziegler, Philip
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: New As New in Fine dust jacket
Edition: 1st Edition Thus (Book Club Edition)
Publisher: BCA By Arrangement With Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1999
Keywords: The Francis Frith Collection;, Britain Then & Now; Philip Ziegler;, Photographic History Of Britain;, 1860;

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Sue Lloyd-Davies Books

Payment: 94 St Catherine Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1RF, UK Tel:+ 44(0)1267235462 The cost of books are given in sterling. The cost of books are given in sterling. Payments to me direct may be via PayPal or CC via PayPal (you do NOT have to have a Paypal account to pay by Credit Card) ; By Paypal (Official PP Invoice sent on request): Personal (Sterling) Cheque or Bank Transfer (UK/Europe ONLY), or Cash (Sterling only). Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. All items posted by Airmail Overseas or by Standard (Second class post) in the UK unless requested otherwise. We will post abroad by whatever method you request but the standard is by Airmail. Proof of posting certificates are obtained for all books posted. Postal delivery times are ESTIMATES not Guarantees!. Parcels are NOT "Tracked" - We provide PROOF OF POSTING, NOT PROOF OF DELIVERY. All postings are insured. We normally post twice/three times weekly, although we can provide a speedier service for an extra cost. Tracking is also available at an extra cost, please enquire, but these charges will be considerably higher than our advertised rates. If unhappy with a purchase, a full refund will be given if returned within 14 days, in the same condition that it left us.

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Retired Member of the P.B.F.A, and the WBA. In business for 42+ years to date, mainly working from home nowadays, and formerly exhibiting at Major London Book Fairs, and some Provincial ones within reach of the M4! View by Appointment ONLY Please, as I may be unavailable on the day you call. Happy to see customers but they have to be able to squeeze through the book aisles/piles! Unfortunately no wheelchair access. Currently only working part-time.

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