Dennison Torrie E P (7 results)

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. 88 pages, several illustrations & maps. Original pictorial card covers. Covers marked. A nice copy. The book brings together the available historical and archaeological evidence for the burgh of Kirkcaldy, offering an overview of its development, historic sites, and the implications of modern development for its archaeological heritage. Size: 21 x 30 cms. Category: Varied Books; ISBN: 1898218382. ISBN/EAN: 9781898218388. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 2000. viii, 102pp. B&W images, maps and plans throughout. "The main aim of Historic Kirkcaldy is to identify those areas in the historic burgh which are of archaeological interest and therefore require sensitive treatment in the event of any proposed development or other ground disturbance. It is designed primarily as a working manual for the use of the local authorities and archaeological implication curators." SIGNED "EPD Torrie" by the author Pat Dennison Torrie on the top of the title page. This was her personal copy. Light soiling to covers but overall in excellent condition. SIGNED COPY.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition. 1995. vii, 80pp. The book is in excellent condition with no inscriptions. B&W images, maps and plans throughout. Folding colour map to rear. "It is exactly four hundred years since Stranraer was created a burgh of barony in 1595, but a settlement has existed at 'Stranreuer' since at least the fourteenth century. Historic Stranraer is a fascinating study of the town's history and archaeology, its historic buildings, its geography and topography, and the origins of its streets and street names. This book is part of the Scottish burgh survey-a series designed to identify which areas of Scotland's historic burghs are of archaeological interest.".…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition. 1995. viii, 63pp. B&W images, maps and plans throughout. SIGNED "EPD Torrie" by the author Pat Dennison Torrie on the top of the title page. This was her personal copy. Iin excellent condition. "Created as a burgh of barony in 1509 by James IV, Cumnock has played host to many over the years, hence its many historic inns and hotels. The importance of the historic core around the Square has long been recognised. ' Historic Cumnock' is a fascinating study of the town's history and archaeology, its historic buildings, its geography and topography, and the origins of its streets and street names. This book is part of the Scottish burgh survey-a series designed to identify which areas of Scotland's historic burghs are of archaeological interest.". SIGNED COPY. …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition. 1996. viii, 92pp. SIGNED twice by the author at the top of the title page - once with her married name (EPD Torrie) and then with her (later unmarried) name E Patricia Dennison. The book is in very good condition. B&W images, maps and plans throughout. Folding colour map to rear. "A settlement has existed at Cadzow (or Hamilton as it was later called) since at least the twelfth century when King David I (1124-1153) held court there. Historic Hamilton is an engrossing account of the origins of the town and of the relationship between the Hamilton family and ordinary townsfolk-which reached its zenith with the 'great design' of Duchess Anne in the late seventeenth century. This relationship had a profound effect on the growth and changing fortunes of the town-at times, even on its very location and survival. Historic Hamilton is a fascinating study of the town's history and archaeology, its historic buildings, its geography and topography, and the origins of its streets and street names. This book is part of the Scottish burgh survey-a series designed to identify which areas of Scotland's historic burghs are of archaeological interest.". SIGNED COPY.…

Condition: Very Good. 4to.,pp. vi,88, pictorial wrappers, b/w figures; light shelf wear to wrappers, a very good copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 4to. Pp vii, 92. Illustrations & folding map. Original card wraps. Light shelf wear.