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THE CLOISTER AND THE HEARTH. A TALE OF THE MIDDLE AGES
by Charles Reade
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) A reprint of the 1922 edition. Blue impressed boards with gilt spine titles and decoration. Light wear on cover. (Published: 1935) (Publisher: Harrap & Co Ltd) (Pagination: 707pp 16 col illustrations.) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX Item Price
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THE BUS WE LOVED: LONDON'S AFFAIR WITH THE ROUTEMASTER
by Travis Elborough
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(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
) A jaunty but thorough history of the much loved AEC Routemaster bus which served London from the late 1950s until 2005. (Published: 2005) (Publisher: Granta Books) (ISBN: 9781862078857) (Pagination: 210pp, numerous b/w photos) (Condition: Like new in card cover) UL-XXXXXX Item Price
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LONDON COUNTRY PLUS FIVE OTHER LONDON BUS BOOKS
by Laurie Akehurst and David Stewart
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(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
) An extensively illustrated history of London Country Bus Services Ltd, the National Bus Company subsidiary which took over the Green Country bus routes and the Green Line services from the London Transport Board in 1970. The price includes five other London Bus Books in mint condition as follows: 1. LONDON BUSES BEFORE THE… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE HULTON GETTY PICTURE COLLECTION 1930s
by Nick Yapp
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(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
) A collection of contemporary photographs of the decade with English, Japanese and Chinese captions. Although mainly from the UK there are also photographs of Hollywood, New York, the Berlin Olympics and France. The photographs reflect the period in popular culture, employment, transport, fashion and science. (Published: 1998) (Publisher: Konemann Verlag) (ISBN: 3829065051) (Pagination:… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE HULTON GETTY PICTURE COLLECTION 1920s
by Nick Yapp
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(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
) Collection of contemporary photographs for the period looking at culture, transport, fashion, entertainment in mainly post-war Britain. Captions are in English, Japanese and Chinese. (Published: 1998) (Publisher: Konemann Verlag) (ISBN: 3829065043) (Pagination: 395pp. profusely illustrated) (Condition: very good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX Item Price
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DAD'S WAR
by Howard Reid
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(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
) On 6 April 1943, Ian Reid, an officer in the Black Watch, was wounded and captured in Tunisia and sent off to an Italian prisoner-of-war camp. Five months later, when the Germans took over the camp, he escaped and began a life-or-death game of hide and seek living in barns, sleeping in ditches… Read more about this item Item Price
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LONDON TRANSPORT 1970-1984
by Matthew Wharmby and R. C. Riley,
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(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
) The late R. C. (Dick) Riley was best-known as one of the country's foremost railway photographer. Less well-known was his interest in road transport. It was from the late 1960s onwards that he regularly recorded the changing bus scene in and around Greater London. In this volume Matt Wharmby, whose earlier books on… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE COUNTRY BUS
by John Hibbs
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(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
) The country bus in the UK has a long and colourful history, stretching from before the age of railways. Sadly today, it struggles for survival. In this fascinating book, John Hibbs draws from his lifelong experience in the bus industry to tell a deeply sympathetic story of the country bus. It features more… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE ENGLISH TOWN
by Mark Girouard
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(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
) The author traces the development of the many and varied towns in England from the ancient Cathedral towns, the industrial mill towns and rural market towns. All have their own unique history. From the sewer system, council chamber, parks and suburbs, the author describes their development and the building and townscapes it generated.… Read more about this item Item Price
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RUSSIA: A JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF A LAND AND ITS PEOPLE
by Jonathan Dimbleby
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(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
) Author and broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby crosses eight time zones and covers 10,000 miles, from Murmansk in the Arctic Circle to the Asian city of Vladivostok. Travelling by road, rail and boat, his epic journey takes him from St Petersburg to remote and inaccessible parts of Siberia. At the heart of this account are… Read more about this item Item Price
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STANLEY GIBBONS STAMP CATALOGUE PART 6 FRANCE (3RD EDITION)
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(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
) This includes France, current Colonies, Andorra and Monaco. (Published: 1987) (Publisher: Stanley Gibbons) (ISBN: 085259173X) (Pagination: 336pp profusely illustrated) (Condition: Very good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX Item Price
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THE HISTORY OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS
by Charles G Addison
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(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
) A digital reprint. Originally published in 1842. The history of the Knights Templars as told by a member of the inner Temple. Includes chapters on the origins of the Templars, their popularity in Europe and their rivalry with the Knights of St John, later known as the Knights of Malta. Also includes the… Read more about this item Item Price
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A DICTIONARY OF GREEK AND ROMAN ANTIQUITIES
by Editor William Smith Phd.
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) Illustrated by numerous engravings on wood. Previous owner name on endpaper. Spine is badly damaged and needs restoration. Text block is complete and tight.Light foxing on endpapers. (Published: 1842) (Publisher: Taylor and Walton) (Pagination: 1121pp illustrations) (Condition: Poor) UL-XXXXXX Item Price
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THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS
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(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
) No date but the table of Moveable feasts starts in 1926. Small pocket copy. Previous owner name and address on endpaper dated 1942. Well used but intact, black boards, red spine titles. Services, psalms, hymns, lessons, collects and gospel details for services through the year. (Publisher: William Clowes & Sons) (Pagination: 245pp illustrations)… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE LOOK AND LEARN BOOK 1972
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(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
) Children's Annual based on a weekly magazine, packed with factual articles on Nature, People, Adventure and Discovery.This volume includes articles on Submarines, superstitions,Christmas customs, Snakes and Monsters, Max Sennet stars such as the Keystone Cops, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, Quizzes and much more. (Published: 1971) (Publisher: IPC Magazines) (ISBN: 090126749X) (Pagination: 128pp… Read more about this item Item Price
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LOOK AND LEARN BOOK 1969
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(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
) Children's Annual based on a weekly magazine, packed with factual articles on Travel, People, Adventure and Discovery. This volume includes articles on Animals of India, Police Dogs, detectives, Aviation, Glass Fibre boats, Thomas More, Suffragettes, Quizzes and many more. (Published: 1969) (Publisher: The Fleetway House) (ISBN: 0900376090) (Condition: Small split at the top… Read more about this item Item Price
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TELL ME WHY ANNUAL 1970
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(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
) Pages 111-116 detached but present. Well used but text unmarked.Many articles including, Space, Survival, making a pop record, The French revolution, potted precis's of classics such as The Taming of the Shrew and Great expectations many in pictorial format (Published: 1969) (Publisher: IPC Magazines) (ISBN: 0900376619) (Pagination: 126pp profusely illustrated) (Condition: Fair in… Read more about this item Item Price
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DAILY MIRROR BOOK FOR BOYS 1972
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(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
) Annual featuring factual articles on Motorbike display teams,The Calgary Stampede, UFO's, Fishing tips and others plus fictional stories in narrative and pictorial format. (Published: 1971) (Publisher: Hamlyn) (ISBN: 0600396428) (Pagination: 93pp profusely illustrated.) (Condition: Small Graze on spine, good in illustrated boards) UL-XXXXXX Item Price
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THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS MEN, ITS LEADERS, AND ITS BATTLES
by Walter Kerr
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) Yellow dustwrapper marked and torn at edges, darkened on spine. Pages browning. Gift dedication to previous owner dated 1944 on endpaper. Includes the Battle for Moscow and the Battle for Stalingrad, also chapters on the Infantry, Cavalry, Occupied Russia and Allied Aid. (Published: 1944) (Publisher: Gollancz) (Pagination: 140pp, maps) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX Item Price
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THE MIGHTY CONTINENT: A VIEW OF EUROPE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
by John Terraine
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) Foxing on page edges, d/w creased on edges. Published in cooperation with the BBC to compliment the television series of the same title. Over 13 programmes/chapters the series charts the troubled history of Europe from the days of the Habsburgs to the rise of the EEC. (Published: 1974) (Publisher: Hutchinson) (ISBN: 0563126566) (Pagination:… Read more about this item Item Price
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