Colonel Robert Blackham (20 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Fourth impression. The cover shows some edgewear with rubbing and fading to the spine. There is age toning inside the covers.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. Interior is VG, cover has significant wear at the spine ends, moderate edgewear, minor rub marks, boards slightly bowed; gift inscription on front flyleaf. Stories of the Knights Templar, English Law and Letters, the Inns of Court, the Temple Bar, chancery and serjeanty, church and Cloister, etc. Illustrated. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Good, hardcover. Generally clean, bright and tight. Some marks and light even age tanning but otherwise in good condition. Owner's name inside front cover dated 1969. Light foxing to opening and end pages. Spine faded, corners rubbed and bumped. No dustjacket, powder blue cloth boards with black lettering to spine. 336 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good (-). Dust Jacket Condition: Acceptable. (UK)Edition not stated, no date, possibly 1932; date uncertain. No markings, the page edges and some page margins are foxed, book is square and tight, Good (-) only in Acceptable dust jacket with edge faults and chipping to gold foil paper (DJ is in mylar sleeve. Blue cloth with black spine titles, 358pp, index, frontis portrait of Lord Wakefield of Hythe (who wrote the foreword), and 63 B&W plates.(the fold-out plate is in perfect order). This book deals with the history of the "livery" companies in London and include chapters on the Clothworkers, Drapers, Dyers, Mercers, Taylors, Fishmongers, Grocers, Salters, Feltmakers, Haberdashers, Skinners, Goldsmiths, Fletchers, etc. (2.0 JM 0419 A livery company is a type of guild or professional association that originated in medieval times in London, England. Livery companies comprise London's ancient and modern trade associations and guilds, almost all of which are styled the "Worshipful Company of" their respective craft, trade or profession.There are 111 livery companies in total. The term livery originated in the designed form of dress worn by retainers of a nobleman and then by extension to special dress to denote status of belonging to a trade. (2.0 JM HOQ 100/5 Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

Condition: Good. First edition (hardback). 8vo (23cm by 14cm), xv, 336pp. Frontispiece, plates. Original red cloth, gilt titling to the spine, gilt motif to the front board. Binding a little rubbed and dusty, scattered foxing of the contents; overall, this book is in good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. No date. Light foxing, otherwise a good, clean copy. Binding sound, a little wear to boards.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Photographs & Plates (illustrator). 336pp. nd. 4th imp. binding tight. illus endpapers. numerous b/w illus/plates. foxing. inscrip to 1/2 title.

Cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket. An authorative and interesting history of the City of London - the square mile. Undated but circa mid 1930s. The author was a Barrister at Law and establishment figure within the Corporation of London. 336 pages illustrated in black and white. Blue cloth with light fading to spine and edges.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition (no date but 1932). A VG plus clean copy save for some browning to the spine and an elegant gift inscription dated August 1945 on the ffep.

Fifth impression hard back binding in publisher's original faded grey cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. The author was a Barrister at Law and establishment figure within the Corporation of London. Contains (xvi), 336 printed pages of text with many monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Covers sun faded, foxing to the page edges, repair to the foot of the front gutter and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. LONDON (Londinium).

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. For extra pictures of the more valuable books, please press the 'Ask Bookseller A Question' button. A good quality first edition book with many black and white photographs and other illustrations. The book is in very good quality inside and out, the covers have a few marks on the boards. The spine is bright. Size: 6" - 9" Tall.

Hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine, red motif to the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xvi] 358 [ii] printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Tanning of the pale cloth down the spine, light foxing to the page edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. LONDON (Londinium).

Fourth impression hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. The author was a Barrister at Law and establishment figure within the Corporation of London. Contains (xvi), 336 printed pages of text with many monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. LONDON (Londinium).

Hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine, black motif to the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xvi] 358 [ii] printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Two small tears to the top of page 65, pencil lines to some margins of the early pages, light foxing, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. LONDON (Londinium).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. This is a Good Copy of this Hardcover book in red cloth boards with black title lettering to spine.No Dust-Jacket.The binding is firm with no hinge weakness.There is some slight wrinkling to the front and rear board and slight mottled stain to the top section of the front board.Illustrated with 16 black and white plates.The book was acquired from an impressive private collection on Military History collected over 60 years.This copy has been Signed and Inscribed by the Author to Colonel Brooke Purdon who was an Irish soldier, physician and medical administrator. Towards the end of his life he was a representative of the Northern Ireland Government in London and for four years was an Honorary Surgeon to the King. In his youth Purdon was a rugby footballer of some note, representing several Irish clubs and was selected to play international rugby for Ireland on three occasions in 1906.8vo 340pp First Edition [1936]. Signed by Author(s).

Octavo, blue buckram boards, gilt lettering to spine, gilt masonic illus to front board, frontispiece, 288pp, illus, VG- (light bruising & scuffing to extrems, 3.5cm crack to top hinge of spine/front board, heavy fading to spine & boards, light soiling with some water staining to front hinge, moderate tanning to page edgesprev. owner's name & prev. bookseller's sm label to front pastedown, extensive synopsis pasted to front eps - possibly from absent dust jacket, sm ink numerals to prelims, moderate cracking to gutters, light to moderate tanning & foxing to pages- text block mostly unaffected, illus with sm ink inscription pasted to verso of contents page).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Owner's inscription on front free endpaper. Boards faded and water-marked. Some spotting to page edges. Some foxing throughout. Finger marks to rear board. ; 288 pages + frontis + plates. Blue cloth boards with gilt illustration. Page Dimensions: 215mm 138mm. Selected Illustrations: Temple And Tower Of Remembrance. The Masonic Peace Memorial; The Frontispiece Of "The Pocket Book And History Of Freemasons, 1759"; H. R. H. The Duke Of Connaught. Grand Master Of English Freemasons; Mason's Marks; The Grand Master Of Knights Templar; "Veiled In Allegory." The Innermost Doors Of The Grand Temple; Grand Lodge Of Scotland. An Indian Affiliation Certificate; The Great Bronze Doors Showing King Solomon's Preparations "To Build A House Unto The Name Of The Lord."; 8vo.

Hardback. Colonel Robert J. Blackham, SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & CO., LTD. Author: Colonel Robert J. BlackhamBinding: HardbackPublished: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & CO., LTD., 1931Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Minor marks and specks on boards. Light bumping on corners. Light foxing on book block. Clean and tight copy. The Soul Of The City: London's Livery Companies chronicles the enduring legacy and intricate workings of London's ancient guilds, tracing their evolution from medieval craft associations to their modern-day philanthropic and ceremonial roles. This authoritative volume uncovers the profound impact these institutions have had on the city's economic, social, and political landscape throughout centuries. Colonel Robert J. Blackham presents a detailed account of their traditions, governance, and contributions, illustrating how these unique organizations have shaped the very fabric of London. The narrative offers a compelling look into the continuity of civic life and the preservation of heritage within a dynamic metropolis. Hardback.

First edition, first printing. Signed by the author. Publisher's original dark red cloth with titles in black to the spine. Illustrated with 16 black and white photographic plates. A very good copy, the binding square and firm with a touch of fading to the spine. The contents with toning to the endpapers and some occasional light foxing to the preliminary pages and page edges are otherwise in very good order and clean throughout. Signed and inscribed by Colonel (later Major-General) Robert J. Blackham in black ink to the front free endpaper "Leslie Lan**agin / Esquire / with every / good wish / from / the author / Feb 2nd 1934". The autobiography of Robert James Blackham (1868-1951) of the Royal Army Medical Corps, recounting his experiences in Ireland, India (including the Tirah Campaign), and the First World War. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.

1st edition. "The subject of Secret Societies is one which has inspired the pen of many authors.Many have been formed for revolutionary purposes and few have escaped a political tinge. One of these Societies has, however, developed in a special manner on British soil. It has avoided the objectionable features of similar bodies on the mainland of Europe and steered clear of all the pitfalls of polemical and political controversy. This body is the Masonic Fraternity which in all its branches has taught its members to reverence patriotism, to respect law, to tolerate the failings of others and generally to be good citizens." Pp.288, black & white photo frontispiece + 15 further plates, owner's name and small bookseller's label (John M. Watkins, London) to front free endpaper, toning to endpaper occasional spotting throughout. Blue cloth, gilt motIf to front, gilt title to spine, spine dulled, uneven fading to boards. Scarce. G+.