Shiercliff E (8 results)

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

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

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed account of Bristol's history, from its early origins to its current state of prominence. The author painstakingly illustrates Bristol's transformation from a modest settlement to a major economic powerhouse, providing valuable insights into the city's architectural, cultural, and commercial development. The book also delves into the historical significance of Bristol landmarks like the Hotwells and the Cathedral, exploring their impact on the city's identity and growth. Furthermore, it highlights the major events and figures that have shaped Bristol's rich past, including its role in the transatlantic slave trade and its status as a center of religious and intellectual activity. Through the author's comprehensive research, readers will gain a profound understanding of Bristol's enduring legacy and its contributions to British history. 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.

Hardcover (Full Leather). Condition: Poor. Fourth Edition. Size: 18mo <6 1/2". 161 pp. Boards and end papers loose. Introduction page also absent, otherwise contents appear complete. Foxing front/rear pages, but body of book mostly clean and unfoxed. Pages browned. Edges browned. Covers worn. Contains fold-out map frontispiece, one other fold-out and one plate. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Genealogy & Local History; England; 19th century; Travel & Places. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 54347.

Leather. Condition: Good. Not Stated (illustrator). A scarce guide to Bristol and its neighbourhoods of Hotwells and Clifton. The second edition of this scarce work.A historical account of the city of Bristol, as well as Hotwell, which at the time that this work was written had not yet been absorbed as a neighbourhood of Bristol. Including a discussion on the medicinal water of Hotwell, and a description of Clifton.Illustrated with a folding plate to the frontispiece, and one plate. Collated, complete.By E. Shiercliff. In a full marbled calf binding. Externally, a little worn. Front joint and hinge are strained, rear joint and hinge are starting. Rubbing to the boards and spine, resulting in a small amount of loss. Light marks to the boards. Crack to the backstrip. Loss to the spine label. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots, spotting heavier to the final few pages. Good. book.

Condition: Used - Good. Good hardback. 2nd edition. 2nd edition "corrected & enlarged to the present time"; marbled boards with brown half-leather; worn gilt title on spine; 2 plates (1 folding). Owners' names (not contemporary) on front free end paper; title page & frontis a little browned; leather at board corners very worn; spine back-strip & gilt title worn.