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Nigel Smith Books, Gunnislake, United Kingdom
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Mild page tanning (edges more so), else internally in very good condition, newspaper obituary of author stuck to front pastedown; cover rather rubbed and worn with some foxing, quarter cloth is quite tanned. Five newspaper clippings, and five offprints of articles by the author laid in. Seller Inventory # 24032613-225
Title: Lyme Regis : a retrospect
Publisher: Arthur L Humphreys, London
Publication Date: 1922
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating history of a coastal town in Dorset, England, renowned for its unique stone harbor and its enduring connection to English literature. The author expertly navigates the town's rich past, tracing its journey from a prominent medieval port to its decline in the 18th century and subsequent resurgence as a cherished seaside destination. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of significant historical events, including the Spanish Armada and the Monmouth Rebellion, highlighting the town's unwavering Puritan spirit and its pivotal role in the religious and political landscape of 16th and 17th century England. The author sheds light on the town's deep-rooted dissent from the Church of Rome, the persecution faced by its Puritan ministers, and the eventual rise of religious tolerance. Through vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, this book explores the interplay between faith, politics, and local identity. The author masterfully weaves together anecdotes of prominent figures, local customs, and architectural landmarks to paint a comprehensive portrait of a town that defied convention and embraced progress. By delving into the town's past, the author illuminates the enduring legacy of its independent spirit and its significant contributions to England's cultural heritage. 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 # 9781334071768_0
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-9780260162090
Quantity: 15 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-9780260162090
Seller: Gold Beach Books & Art Gallery LLC, Gold Beach, OR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. xi, 132 pages; one quarter buckram over grey paper, off-white labels to spine and front; black & white frontispiece, 1 full color plate, 1 full color foldout plate, 2 foldout maps, many black & white plates; much soiling, dampstaining to boards, wear to extremities, wrinkling to rear board; tear to half title page, repair attempted with non-archival tape; plate adj. to p. 4 missing, plates adj. to pp. 8 & 16 detached, laid in, foldout map at rear split in half, top half deteriorating along fold, bottom half laid in, repairs attempted along tear with non-archival tape; rear interior hinge starting, still soundly attached; a fair copy. Seller Inventory # X01501
Seller: Forest Books, ABA-ILAB, Grantham, LINCS, United Kingdom
The second and best revised edition, small 4to, 284pp., presentation inscription from the author, coloured frontis., numerous plates (some coloured, some folding), publishers original black cloth, lettered in gilt, t.e.g. others uncut, a very nice copy. Seller Inventory # 42810
Quantity: 1 available