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Saintfield Antiques & Fine Books, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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AbeBooks Seller since October 7, 2005
Edited largely by R. J. Biggar. 279 pp. 18.5 x 13 cm. Profusely illustrated. Lovely folding coloured maps. Dark green boards with gilt and black titling. The gilt roundel on the front board is slightly rubbed, otherwise a very good copy. The ffep bears the handwritten inscription, "Belfast Telegraph Library from R.J.Welch 1920." Welch, 1859-1936, was one of Ireland's finest photographers. The front board is gold-blocked with the Belfast Telegraph Library ownership. A very nice association copy. Seller Inventory # 16264
Title: A Guide to Belfast and the Counties of Down ...
Publisher: Belfast: McCaw, Stevenson & Orr, 1902.
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Seller: C. Arden (Bookseller) ABA, Hay-on-Wye, United Kingdom
pp.283 with three col. folding maps & b/w. illus. 8vo. Hardback. Early signature of Joseph Rea to ffep. Some spotting to ends and only very occ. internally o/w. contents fine. Original cloth boards vg. A general guide, covering botany, geology, zoology and antiquities. Seller Inventory # 68546
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history and development of Belfast, a city that rose from humble beginnings to become a major commercial center in Ireland. The author delves into the city's origins, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period and highlighting the pivotal role played by Anglo-Norman knights, Scottish settlers, and the Plantation scheme of King James I. The narrative illuminates the evolution of Belfast's key industries, including linen manufacturing, shipbuilding, and trade with the rest of the United Kingdom and beyond. The book offers a detailed account of Belfast's physical transformation, including the expansion of its harbor, the construction of bridges and docks, and the growth of its infrastructure. The author also examines the city's social development, describing the rise of its municipal institutions, public buildings, and educational institutions. Throughout the narrative, the author underscores the importance of Belfast's geographical position, the ingenuity of its citizens, and the impact of various historical events in shaping the city's unique character. Ultimately, this book provides a captivating chronicle of Belfast's ascent to prominence, showcasing the city's remarkable journey from a small village to a flourishing commercial hub. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332133895_0
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. 1902. Hardcover. Prepared for the meeting of the British Association by the Belfast Naturalists' Field Club. Clean copy in green cloth. Covers bumped at corners and showing light shelf wear. Very minor wear to binding. Remains a very good copy. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # KMK0024688
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Condition: Very Good. 1902. Hardcover. Prepared for the meeting of the British Association by the Belfast Naturalists' Field Club. Clean copy in green cloth. Covers bumped at corners and showing light shelf wear. Very minor wear to binding. Remains a very good copy. . . . . Seller Inventory # KMK0024688
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332133895
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332133895
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 426. Seller Inventory # C9781021461339
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780267852826
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1902 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 318 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 318 Language: English. Seller Inventory # LB990000591049
Quantity: 18 available
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780267852826
Quantity: 15 available