paperback, very good
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Peter Haining is the author of numerous books including A Dictionary of Vampires and A Dictionary of Ghosts (also published by Hale). He is married with three children and lives in rural Suffolk.
'The Essex Earthquake of 1884 was the most destructive ever known in Britain.... But it was not the first British earthquake; nor, contrary to popular belief, are such events uncommon.... The history of the event is sufficient to prove, however, that British earthquakes can be more than mere harmless curiosities.' The Times
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 49995635-20
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Seller: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st GB edition. Light wear to boards. Content has even toning. Good DJ with some toning. Seller Inventory # 9999-999104921953
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Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # wbs3150131052
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Seller: Lost and Found Books, Healesville, VIC, Australia
hard cover with dustjacket. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. [8] leaves of plates : ill. ; 23 cm. Includes index. 219 pages VG/VG. Light shelf wear, foxing and rubbing to price-clipped dust jacket protected by a removable plastic cover, light foxing to outer pages and top page edges, overall very good book in very good dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 14038
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Seller: Joy Norfolk, Deez Books, IPSWICH, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 219 pages. An account of the earthquake which hit England on 22 April 1884 and caused most damage in Essex. In clean and sound condition with light shelf wear to the edges of the dust wrapper. Seller Inventory # 029228
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Seller: Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, New Zealand
Hardback. Condition: Good. In 1884, a major earthquake struck the British Isles. In under a minute the county of Essex was devastated, and the rest of the country shaken by a violent tremor. This account is based on personal statements, reports and research. Owner's Name inside; DJ. Dust jacket has been coated in protective plastic laminate. Pages foxing a little. 219 pages. Seller Inventory # 1587908
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Seller: Philip Hopper, Maldon, ESSEX, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. pp219, illus., map. Essex 1884. Seller Inventory # 9004
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Seller: Tilly's Bookshop (Eleven30 Group Ltd), Warrington, MER, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. dust jacket has light edge-wear bumping, clean condition, price unclipped, 219pp, pages clean and VG condition. Seller Inventory # 011622
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Seller: Mispah books, Redhill, SURRE, United Kingdom
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good. Dust Jacket may NOT BE INCLUDED.CDs may be missing. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book. Seller Inventory # ERICA82907091539534
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