George Roots (29 results)

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

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an overview of Kingston upon Thames' history and notable events that have shaped its development. The town's strategic location on the River Thames has contributed to its growth as a trading hub in the 12th century and made it a popular leisure destination for London residents seeking respite from the city during the 18th century. The author utilizes a collection of ancient texts, such as manorial court records and overseers' accounts, to piece together an informative snapshot of Kingston's past. Detailed accounts of the town's medieval charters, which protected its citizens from arrest and prosecution beyond Kingston's boundaries, are explored alongside stories of prominent historical events, such as the great council Henry V held in Kingston in 1467 to secure the hand of Margaret of Anjou in marriage. This book will appeal to readers interested in the rich history of Kingston upon Thames, its key role in the English civil war and the intriguing characters who played a part in its story. 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.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The Charters of the Town of Kingston upon Thames | George Roots | Taschenbuch | 232 S. | Englisch | 2018 | hansebooks | EAN 9783337504892 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt, info[at]bod[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Charters of the Town of Kingston Upon Thames, Translated Into English, With Occasional Notes' offers a valuable glimpse into the legal and governmental foundations of this historic English town. Originally published in 1797, this volume presents English translations of the town's charters, making these important historical documents accessible to a wider audience.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Charters of the Town of Kingston Upon Thames, Translated Into English, With Occasional Notes' offers a valuable glimpse into the legal and governmental foundations of this historic English town. Originally published in 1797, this volume presents English translations of the town's charters, making these important historical documents accessible to a wider audience.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Red morocco grained leather half binding with five raised bands, gilt rulled compartments and gilt titles, date and dewey nos. red cloth covered boards, hand sewn head and tail bands, marbled end papers, top edge gilt.230 x 150 mm approx. Half Title, Title, Dedication page, list of subscribers + 220 pp. First Edition 1797 printed on rag paper with uncut (decle) fore and bottom edges. The Charters granted from that of King John through to Charles II found by the author from examination of the Town's records. A relatively scarce book of interest to historians as well as past and present residents of the Town. The list of subscribers accounts for131 copies so it is likely the print run would not have exceeded more than 200 -300 copies. The fine unsigned binding probably dates from late Victorian times when the book came into the possession of The Bishopsgate Institute which was founded in 1895. It has the book plate of the institute designed by G M McCall dated 1903 to the front paste down. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Very Good ( Leather a little rubbed to extremities, book plate as above to front paste down with occassional ink stamps at random in the text block. withdrawn stamp to reverse of title. A couple of the leaves have professionally repaired marginal tears. a little dust ingression soiling to uncut edges. No other notable defects).

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The charters granted to Kingston by King John, Henry III, Richard II, Henry V, Henry VI, Edward IV, Queen Elizabeth, King James I, Charles I and King Charles II, as compiled and translated by Roots, with an extensive preface. Occasional toning and minor marking, but in general all in VG internal order. Faded gift inscription to top of title page. Attractively rebound in half calf with marbled paper-covered boards, five raised bands and gilt tilting to spine. Includes half-title, list of subscribers, etc. 8vo. [12], 220pp.

Quarter Calf. Condition: Near Fine. Only Edition. [xi] (half title, title, dedication, list of subscribers), 220pp, recent quarter calf, new eps, spine gilt in compartments, old ink note on last page correcting the author, marginal tear to half title neatly repaired, a clean tight copy. Size: 8vo.

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

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Leather. Condition: Poor. Covers are detached, but present. Covers have some heavy wear, a few stains, and corners are chipped, and rounded. Front free endpaper, and half title page are are connected to eachother, but detached from the rest of the text. Spine has some heavy chipping, and the label has a missing piece. ; Will include volume 2, but it is missing at least 3 pages. Volume 2 is missing the back cover as well.

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in dark green cloth covers, gilt title and lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains List of Subscribers, 220 printed pages of text. From the private library of Dr William Evelyn St. Lawrence Finny who served as Mayor of Kingston-upon-Thames on seven occasions and was largely responsible for the obtaining of a royal warrant from King George V confirming the status of Kingston as a Royal Borough. His smart armorial bookplate is to the front paste down and he has made many interesting pencil notes to the margins along with two tipped-in hand written leafs referring to King John's First Charter to Kingston 26th April 1200, also tipped-in is a printed single leaf page titled 'Kingston, Extracts from the Domesday Survey, 1085-86 A.D.' SIGNED by him to the dedication leaf 'W. E. St. Lawrence Finny, Kingston 1902.' End papers are browned and in Very Good sound condition, probably rebound on the instructions of Dr. Finny in the early 1900's. Member of the P.B.F.A. SURREY (Suthrige).

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The Charters of the Town of Kingston upon Thames is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1797.Hans Elektronisches Buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hans Elektronisches Buch newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future. 232 pp. Englisch.

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First Edition. Book measures 9 x 5 1/2 inches. Collation, (12) ,220pp., including the half-title. Bound in period paper backed boards. Spine rubbed with loss of paper, top board detached, text block holding firm. Internally, pages clean throughout. A nice clean copy, in worn binding. Size: 8vo.

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LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1797 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: 240 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: 240 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1797. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 236, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 236 236.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -The Charters of the Town of Kingston upon Thames is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1797.Hans Elektronisches Buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hans Elektronisches Buch newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 232 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Charters of the Town of Kingston upon Thames is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1797.Hans Elektronisches Buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hans Elektronisches Buch newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.