Published by Oxford University Press, London, 1935
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). A nice clean copy of Woodforde's diary extracts, edited by John Beresford. An interesting volume featuring several passages taken from the Rev. James Woodforde's diaries. The work was selected and edited by John Beresford. James Woodforde was a clergyman and author, whose seminal work 'The Diary of a Country Parson', was published posthumously. The value of the Diary to the historian lies in the wealth of primary source material it provides, while the general reader can bring from it the authentic flavour of eighteenth century English country life. In a full cloth binding, with gilt lettering to the spine. Externally smart. Mild bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Light patches of rubbing to the joints and boards. Mild spots to the front and rear endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good. book.
Seller: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom
Condition: Poor. Cover of the book is loose from book. Tanning to the top and bottom of the spine. Content is fine to read. Inscription to the inside page. Content is fine to read. A decent reference copy.
Published by Oxford University Press, 1926
Seller: Strawberry Hill Books, Rotherfield, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 1st Thus. Type: Book pp X, 364. XVI,392. Vol I 3rd printing; Vol II 1st printing. Internally fine.
Published by Oxford University Press, London, 1927
Seller: Sage Rare & Collectible Books, IOBA, Livonia, MI, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Hardcover. Condition: Good+. ***SALE - The current price of this item reflects a 25% discount off our regular price. Sale ends September 30, 2024.***; Volumes 2 & 3 only of a 5 volume set. Navy cloth covers are bumped at frayed at corners with toned spine labels but clean and in good+ condition. Boards and spines are straight. Binding is tight. Former owner's name and address on front end sheet. Pages are toned but clean and very good.
Published by Oxford University Press, London, 1935
First Edition
Leather. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A first edition thus of this collection of extracts from James Woodforde's diary, selected and edited by John Beresford. The first edition thus of this work in a half calf binding. A collection of several passages from the Rev. James Woodforde's diaries, selected and edited by John Beresford. James Woodforde (17401803) was a clergyman and author, best known for his work 'The Diary of a Country Parson', which was published posthumously. This work offers a wealth of primary source material for the historian, as well as an interesting insight into eighteenth century English country life. In a half calf binding. Externally smart, with fading to the spine and some marks to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, except for some staining to the front paste down and front free end paper, and a scattering of spots to the first and last few pages. Very Good. book.