Edward J Burrow (56 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: No dust jacket, as issued. First Edition. Norman:: The New Chaucer Society / The University of Oklahoma, 1981. A bright, clean, square, tight copy. Sharp corners. Inner hinges are perfect. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Pages are fresh, crisp, and unmarked - probably never read. Bibliography. Author Index. General Index. Bound in the original blue cloth, lettered in shiny gold on the spine and front cover. Contains the 1980 Presidential address by Charles Mustatine, 17 reviews, and these 4 articles: FATE AND FREEDOM IN THE KNIGHT'S TALE by Edward C. Schweitzer; POLITICS AND THE PARALYSIS OF POETIC IMAGINATION in THE PHYSICIAN'S TALE by Sheila Delany; THE POET AS PETITIONER by J. A. Burrow; THE ORDER OF THE CANTERBURY TALES by Larry D. Benson. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine condition./No dust jacket, as issued. 8vo. ix, 265. …

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket Issued. 1st Edition. no date circa 1930, paperback, illustrated, 60 pages, covers browned otherwise very good. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom. Shelf B208.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. New & abridged ed. Foreword dated 1924. Ob 8vo paper covered boards with cloth spine.viii,132pp. Illus drawings, sketch maps, diagrams etc throughout. Interesting, well illustrated book. Internally VG.apart from a label covering an insc'n on ffep. Head & tail of spine & part of the edges of boards sl. rubbed. Small stain on front. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. 132pp. Illustrated throughout - full apge plates. Interesting topography reference literature. The book is in very good condition - clean and bright in like d/w. It presents very nicely on the shelf. PARROTT BOOKS - established for over 20 years offering a prompt friendly and efficient service. …

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: With All Faults. Dust Jacket Condition: Dustjacket Fair. 132 pages. Ex library with stamps/markings to end-papers/title-pages/spine and small stamps to most of bottom margins of illustration pages. DAMAGED by damp, opening edges of dustjacket discoloured, pages have a wave, opening edges of boards darkened. A reading copy only. …

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. There are some age spots on the pages and the cover is browned with scuffed edges.

Buckram. Condition: Good. First Edition. Original copy, rebound in black buckram with new endpapers, spine panel lettered in gilt. Ex-library copy, typically marked/stamped. Contents quite toned but still decently intact, with lamination to first two leaves, mild edge chipping to a few other early leaves, scattered closed edge tears. xvi,921 pp., 32 pp. color maps at front, many two-color (black and orange) ads throughout. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Ex-Library.…

Condition: Good. No edition stated (softcover). 16mo (16cm by 9cm), 48pp. Text illustrations. Original printed red card wrappers. A little scuffed and thumbed, and there is a former owner's label to the front cover; overall, this copy is in good condition. Number 7 of the Borough Pocket Guides.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. previous owner's embossed stamp on the front endpage, boards just sllightly warped.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 176pp signed numbered edition no 456, hardback, green leather spine gilt over green cloth, well illustrated with bw plates, ownership signatures scattered spotting, handsome binding.

Paperback. Very Good cloth-covered paperback with a crease to the front cover and otherwise only light signs of handling. SHIPS THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING AND CARDBOARD. A book of maps of the British Isles: a Key Map; Road Maps Covering the British Isles; London and its Environs; The English Lake District; North Wales, Snowdon District; and Ministry of Transport Numbering of Main Roads. Fourteenth edition, circa 1945. [2] + 32 pages + [2]; color throughout; 8.25 x 10.75 inches.…

New edition. Undated but early 20th century (1909?); no. 18 of the 'Borough' guides; stapled paperback (40pp); also contains several advertisements. Spine of cover torn at base; a little discolouration to cover panels; staples rusted; tear to p.38 on top edge. Otherwise, pages generally clean - an interesting read. Used - Acceptable. Fair stapled paperback.…

First Edition. Good copy in the original paper-covered boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat edge-nicked and dust-toned as with age. Some wear around the spine cover edges. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 3 p. |., [5]-176 p : illus. (incl. plans) fold. map ; 29 x 23 cm. Subjects: Earthworks (Archaeology) England Gloucestershire. Gloucestershire (England) Antiquities. Genre: Biography. Language: English. 1 Kg.…

Stapled Card. Condition: Very Good-. Minor wear, rusting of staples; B & W Drawings, Maps and Photos; 7 x 4.5; 52 pages.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the charming seaside town of Burnham, nestled on the picturesque coast of North Somerset. Explore the rich history of this seaside resort, tracing its growth from a small coastal village to a popular destination for those seeking rest and rejuvenation. Learn about the area's captivating landscape, with its breathtaking views of the Bristol Channel, the rolling Quantock Hills, and the fertile Cheddar Valley. Discover the stories behind local landmarks like the ancient St. Andrew's Church, with its impressive altar piece and unique tower, and delve into the fascinating history of the nearby Glastonbury Abbey. Immerse yourself in the town's social scene, with descriptions of popular public spaces like the Manor Gardens, a haven of tranquility for visitors, and the bustling marketplace where local artisans showcase their wares. The author delves into the town's past, shedding light on its connection to legendary figures like King Alfred the Great and the mythical King Arthur, enriching the reader's understanding of Burnham's place within the broader tapestry of English history and folklore. The book offers a unique glimpse into the life and culture of a seaside town in the early 20th century, capturing the essence of a bygone era. 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.…

Hb Original brown cloth viii, 132pp Illustrations. A Vg copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Hard cover book in fair condition. No dust jacket. Book badly shaken with hinges cracked in places internally. Marks to edges of boards. Page edges lightly tanned throughout. Reading/working copy only. Landscape 8vo. 132pp.

First Edition. Good copy in the original paper-covered boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat edge-nicked and dust-toned as with age. Some wear around the spine cover edges. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 3 p. |., [5]-176 p : illus. (incl. plans) fold. map ; 29 x 23 cm. Subjects: Earthworks (Archaeology) England Gloucestershire. Gloucestershire (England) Antiquities. Genre: Biography. Language: English. 1 Kg.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. Slight wear on cover ; Burrow's Grey Guides; B&W Drawings & Photographs; 8.5 x5.5 x 0.25"; 109 pages.

Original Wraps. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. VG. Stabled wrappers. With former owners name on front head of front cover. Light edgewear. A nice copy. Originial price (Sixpence) on front cover. 60 pages. Frontispiece: Stonehenge, Features The Cave Man, Prehistoric Camps and Earthworks, Burial Mounds of ancient man, map showing treasure grounds of Antiquity, and standing stones, dolmens and Circles plus much more. Most likely published in late 1920s or early 1930s. A unique book.…

1st edition. Small 4o. 10 page article. (1) + 203 to 211pp. 8 bw illustrations. EXTRACTED FROM BOUND MAGAZINE, BINDING MARKS DOWN ONE SIDE ( COULD BE TRIMMED OFF ). Very clean & tight & unfoxed. VG.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Spine backing lost; Monochrome; 7.3 X 9.9 x 0.3 inches; 157 pages; Souvenir of the pageant, July 6-11, 1908. Adverts at front and rear, advertisement for H. E. Steel, motor repairers, on rear cover.

Cloth-backed Boards. Condition: Good Plus. None. "New and abridged edition at a popular price" (foreword). 132 pages in landscape format. Cloth backed boards in two shades of brown. Presentation copy. Signed with initials of the publisher/author in 1947. Mild edgewear.

First Edition. Near fine copy, somewhat dust-dulled and edge-nicked. Remains well-preserved overall. SIGNED, limited & numbered. Physical description; 2 preliminary leaves, 3-165 pages illustrations (including plans) folded map 29 cm. Notes; Of this subscribers' edition . one thousand and twenty-five copies have been printed--one thousand for sale, of which this is no. 458 [signed] E.J. Burrow. Subjects; Earthworks (Archaeology) England Somerset. Anglo-Saxons England Somerset. Britons England Somerset. Romans England Somerset. Somerset (England) Antiquities. Burrow, Edward J. E.J. Burrow & Co. (Publisher). 1 Kg.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. A signed limited edition copy of this collection of drawings of British, Saxon and Roman camps in Somerset. No. 678 of 1025 limited edition copies, and the first edition of this uncommon work, in a quarter cloth binding with paper boards. Signed by the author and illustrator Edward J. Burrow to the limitation page. Ink inscription to the front free end paper. An interesting study of the promontory fortresses, hill forts, camps, and other earthworks of Somerset, covering the Romans, Saxons, Danes and Norman Conquest. Illustrated throughout, including wash and line drawings by Burrow, and a folding map of Somerset to the rear. Collated, complete. Edward J. Burrow (1869-1934) was a prodigious engraver, and also the founder of the printing and publishing firm Edward J. Burrow and Co. He published numerous travel guides, in a couple of series such as The "Borough" Guides, Burrow's "RAC" Guides and Burrow's Grey Guides. In a quarter cloth binding with paper boards. Externally generally smart, with shelf wear to the extremities. Small tears to the cloth to the head and tail of the spine. Rubbed to the leather spine label, obscuring some of the lettering. Hinges are slightly strained but held firmly by cords. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Very Good. Ed. J. Burrow (illustrator). signed by author. book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The Dunlop Rubber Company Limited, London, ~ 546pp, AEG, illustrations, maps, adverts navy blue leather boards. The contents are in very good condition, the first few front and rear pages are a little foxed. The boards are in good condition, there is rubbing and fading to the spine. An uncommon variant in leather boards, perhaps for presentation.…