Chethams Library (116 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Chetham's Library is the oldest surviving public library in Britain. It was founded in 1653, under the will of Humphrey Chetham, a prosperous Manchester textile merchant, banker and landowner. His legacy also established a school for 40 poor boys (now a specialist music school) and provided for five chained libraries to be placed in local churches.The Library, in Manchester, England, is housed in a beautiful sandstone building dating from 1421, which was constructed to accommodate the priests of Manchester's Collegiate Church (now the Cathedral). It remains one of the most complete medieval building complexes to survive in the northwest of England. The building and the magnificent library interior create a unique atmosphere for both readers and visitors.The Inside series focuses on the mission and organisation of an institution - the context in which it operates and the people who make it work. It tells the story of how an institution has evolved through its people, history, architecture, purpose and practice.…

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

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An illustrated guide to Chetham's Library, the oldest surviving public library in Britain, and the medieval building complex in which it is housed. Chetham's Library is the oldest surviving public library in Britain. It was founded in 1653, under the will of Humphrey Chetham, a prosperous Manchester textile merchant, banker and landowner. His legacy also established a school for 40 poor boys (now a specialist music school) and provided for five chained libraries to be placed in local churches. The Library, in Manchester, England, is housed in a beautiful sandstone building dating from 1421, which was constructed to accommodate the priests of Manchester's Collegiate Church (now the Cathedral). It remains one of the most complete medieval building complexes to survive in the northwest of England. The building and the magnificent library interior create a unique atmosphere for both readers and visitors. SELLING POINTS: . Tells the story of Britain's oldest surviving public library . Fully and wonderfully illustrated . Tells the story of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels's association with the Library . A fascinating overview of a unique historical collection . Chetham's has one of the largest collections of material relating to Manchester and its region An illustrated guide to Chethams Library, the oldest surviving public library in Britain, and the medieval building complex in which it is housed. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First printing.

Condition: New. Brand new! New.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 32 pages. 7.47x7.47x7.48 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. 2025. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . .

paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: Good. - Tall quarto, 7 pp. & 4-page facsimile laid into printed tan wraps. The wraps are soiled & creased. There is light staining to the title. Good.

Condition: Good. 1956. No Edition Remarks. 47 pages. No dust jacket. Blue illustrated cloth boards with gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. …

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

5pp, 2 figs, Printed Card Cover, VGC.

6pp, 2 b/w pls, Printed Card Cover, VGC.

1st edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 149 pages : illustrations (come color) ; 27 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-141) and index. Contents; Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- "A fair builded' College of Priests: church and college in medieval Manchester -- Domine Dilexi Decorum Domus Tuae: the wardens of the college and the collegiate church -- 'The Earl of Derbie's house in Manchester': the Reformation and after -- 'A masterpiece of bounty': the creation of Chetham's hospital and library -- Conclusion -- Appendices. Subjects; Chetham family. Chetham's School of Music. Chetham's Library. 1 Kg. …

Condition: new.

1st edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 149 pages : illustrations (come color) ; 27 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-141) and index. Contents; Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- "A fair builded' College of Priests: church and college in medieval Manchester -- Domine Dilexi Decorum Domus Tuae: the wardens of the college and the collegiate church -- 'The Earl of Derbie's house in Manchester': the Reformation and after -- 'A masterpiece of bounty': the creation of Chetham's hospital and library -- Conclusion -- Appendices. Subjects; Chetham family. Chetham's School of Music. Chetham's Library. 1 Kg. …

Condition: Very Good. 27 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 21 cms. Category: Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 19 pages, 6 figures. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 17 cms. Category: Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 34 pages, 13 figures. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 17 cms. Category: Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 13 pages, 1 figure. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 17 cms. Category: Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 19 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 16 x 26 cms. Category: John Rylands Library; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to, 25 cm, 147 pp, 99 ills (including 10 in colour). 415 lots. The sale included Merian & Xeiler's Topographia Germaniae and other topographical works, a set of the 21 volumes and index, the volumes described and offered as separate lots. Estimates printed at end. Wrappers somewhat browned, contents agetoned, lower foreedge corners bumped, otherwise Good. …

Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to, 25 cm, 147 pp, 99 ills (including 10 in colour). 415 lots. The sale included Merian & Xeiler's Topographia Germaniae and other topographical works, a set of the 21 volumes and index, the volumes described and offered as separate lots. Estimates printed at end. Wrappers yellowed and a little creased, otherwise Good. …

14pp, Printed Card Cover, VGC.

Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to, 25 cm, 147 pp, 99 ills (including 10 in colour). 415 lots. The sale included Merian & Xeiler's Topographia Germaniae and other topographical works, a set of the 21 volumes and index, the volumes described and offered as separate lots. Estimates printed at end. List of prices realized loosely laid in. Notes on front wrapper, otherwise Good. …