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THE STORY OF CORNWALL.

by HAMILTON-JENKIN**, A. K:

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UK,12mo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.VG++/VG-.No owner inscrptn,and no clip to dw/dj - unpriced.B/w scenic photographic [Tintagel Castle,by GIBSON-PENZANCE] illustrated upper wrap,publisher advert to rear; with minimal shelf-wear to edges but some light chipping with minimal loss to top edges; three corners with closed nicks/tears and minimscule loss.Both head+foot of dw/dj's spine/backstrip chipped with some loss - noticeably to foot,affecting publisher name - bottom half of font of first 3 letters missing.[Described hard but fair - basically 99% intact!] Top edge slightly dust-soiled and aged/darkened - as usual/normal - fore-edge brighter,cleaner and minimally foxed/spotted; contents bright,tight,clean and virtually foxing-free.Publisher's original red cloth boards with bright,crisp, stamped gilt letters to upper board and to spine/backstrip and red+white map endpapers.UK,12mo HB+dw/dj,1st edn,iii-vpp+7- 149pp includes b/w photograph frntis (Saltash Railway Bridge - built by Brunel - over the Tamar,) title page contents list,10 chapters,37 b/w photographs/illus throughout the text,a bibliography and publisher's 2pp adverts to rear. A fascinating story of Cornish life,manners,customs and achievements indispensable for every visitor to the Duchy.A book by a recognised authority who can connect history with present day (then 1934) interests.The author also wrote "The Cornish Miner","Cornish Seafarers", "Cornwall and the Cornish",and "Cornish Homes and Customs." Uncommon 1st edn and to find with it's dw/dj present too. Please contact rpaxtonden@blueyonder.co.uk ,because of the lighter weight and the value of this item,for correct,insured shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page!

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Bookseller
R. J. A. PAXTON-DENNY. GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
rja23456
Title
THE STORY OF CORNWALL.
Author
HAMILTON-JENKIN**, A. K:
Illustrator
illus with contemporary b/w photographs and b/w illustrations.
Format/Binding
UK,12mo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.
Book Condition
Used - VG++.
Jacket Condition
VG-.
Quantity Available
1
Edition
UK,12mo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
LONDON.NELSON,1934.
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
q52.GENERAL.UK,12mo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.No ISBN.Cornish life_customs_manners.Cornish History.Cornish miners.Cornish seafarers.Cornish homes.Truro.Falmouth.Penzance.Bodmin_Bodmin Moor.Lizard Head.Tintagel.Boscastle.Newquay.St. Austell.Churches of Cornwall.Joh
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