North Devon by Snell (47 results)

Condition: Good. 1906. No Edition Stated. 186 pages. No dust jacket. Blue decorative cloth with gilt lettering. Colour illustrations throughout. Front endpaper missing. Notable foxing and tanning to endpapers and page edges. Previous owner's name to front paste down. Some pages loose but not detached. Some gutter cracking. Pages are rough cut. Mild wear and bumping to spine, board edges and corners, with sunning to spine. Minor scuffing and marking to boards.

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

Condition: Good. 1906. No edition remarks. 186 pages. No dust jacket. Pictorial cloth covered boards. Twenty six beautiful colour plates by Henry Wimbush. Gilt top edge to textblock. 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 moderate shelf wear with some rubbing, fraying and corner bumping. Some moderate sunning and tanning, particularly to spine.

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

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

Condition: New. In.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Pages a little tanned with sporadic foxing (edges more so), endpapers and half title page on poor quality paper very tanned, at front have piece cut off, previous owner's name on front pastedown, all colour plates present (although some are loose); cover has some wear and rubbing, to the edges in particular, back cover has some speckling. No wrapper.

Condition: New. In.

1st edn. 8vo. Original gilt decorated blue cloth, top edge gilt (VG), no dustwrapper. Pp. viii + 186, illus with 26 coloured plates (prelims rather toned; previous owner's bookplate on front paste-down and 1911 gift inscription on verso of front endpaper).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Green covers with gilt and tan decoration and gilt titles to both front and spine.Spine has some minor shelf wear. Front cover has wear to edge,back cover marked.Apart from slight foxing on title page and small neat name on ep,internally very clean. All full page colour illustrations are clean and brighrt as is the gilt to front of book.

viii, 186 pp, [6] page publishers list to rear, 26 coloured plates including frontis. Original blindstamped green cloth with gilt lettering to spine & gilt lettering & decoration to front board, top edge gilt otherwise uncut. 20 cm x 15 cm. Minor rubbing to extremes with some minimal wear to spine tips & corners, contents lightly age browned with some random foxing, faint marginal age browning to plates.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the breathtaking scenery of North Devon, a region renowned for its towering hills and stunning coastline, which the author likens to the 'Swiss Alps of England'. The author provides a detailed and passionate account of the area's geology, wildlife, and history, positioning it within the broader context of English literature and culture. The book highlights the region's rich literary heritage, with particular focus on the works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Charles Kingsley, who were inspired by the area's natural beauty. The author also delves into the historical significance of North Devon, discussing the region's role in mining and trade, and exploring its unique traditions and folklore. Through vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, this book offers a comprehensive guide to the natural and cultural wonders of North Devon, inviting readers to discover the timeless beauty and historical charm of this captivating region. 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.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Publisher - Adam and Charles Black, London, 1906. 1st ed. Very good condition, dark blue boards with gilt lettering and embossed decoration to front board, gilt lettering to spine. A few marks to back board, corners and spine tips crushed and beginning to fray. Top page edges gilt, other page edges rough cut. Tanning to half title page. No ffep - as published? With 26 full-page illustrations in colour. Publisher's list at rear.

Cloth. Condition: Good. C. E. Hannaford; F. J. Snell (illustrator). First edition. Two first edition copies of these travel guides to Devon, with colour illustrations. Two first edition volumes exploring North and South Devon.North Devon (1906) by F. J. Snell has twenty six full page illustrations in colour and explores Clovelly, Ilfracombe, Appledore, Saunton Sands and Bideford.Collated, complete.South Devon (1907) by Chas R. Rowe and illustrated by C. E Hannaford has twenty four full page colour illustrations and explores Torquay and Torbay, Totnes, Newton Abbot and Salcombe. With only eight of 24 plates present. Missing plates facing pages 64 72 82 88 92 104 106 108 124 128 144 174 184 176 192 and 204.Collated. Both are in the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart with some fading to the spine of South Devon and some bumping to the head and tails of the spines. Previous owner inscriptions to the front free endpaper of North Devon and the first and last few pages are a little age toned. Some of the plates are missing to South Devon. Internally, both are generally firmly bound with generally bright and clean pages. Good. book.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - North Devon (1906) is a book written by Frederick John Snell that provides a comprehensive description of the North Devon region in England. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the region. The author describes the geography, history, culture, and natural beauty of the area in great detail, providing readers with a rich and informative portrait of North Devon.Snell begins by discussing the physical geography of North Devon, including its coastline, rivers, and hills. He then delves into the history of the region, describing its early settlements, its role in the English Civil War, and its development as a tourist destination in the 19th century.The author also provides detailed descriptions of the towns and villages of North Devon, including their architecture, local customs, and notable landmarks. He covers the region's agriculture, fishing, and other industries, as well as its natural resources and wildlife.Throughout the book, Snell's writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a vivid sense of the beauty and character of North Devon. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and maps, adding to its value as a resource for anyone interested in the region's history, culture, or natural beauty. Overall, North Devon (1906) is a valuable and enjoyable read for anyone interested in this fascinating part of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Boards with rubbing to spine ends and a bit to one corner. Endpapers browned and brittle. ; 26 illustrations from watercolors. Part of the 6s Series. Inman 272. ; Black's Smaller Series of Beautiful Books; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; viii, 186 pages.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Snell, F. J. North Devon / with 26 full-page illustrations in full colour. London: Adam and Charles Black, s.d. [1906, date from British Library]. Black's Smaller Series of Beautiful Books. Hardback, VG. Green cloth with gilt and blind embossed decoration to front and spine. Small silver mark to head of spine. Binding strong. Tanning and foxing to endpapers. Frontispiece full-colour illustration. Title page in red and black, with small bookseller's label. 186pp. + illustrated publisher catalogue; colour illustrations. Top edge of page block gilt. Untrimmed pages. Contents clean and bright. Frederick John Snell (1862-1935) was a prolific British writer and artist whose numerous books and articles reflected an enthusiasm for British history. He wrote under the names F. J. Snell and F. J. S. Some of his other books include The Age of Alfred (1912), A Book of Exmoor (1903), and The Customs of Old England (1911). RightWayUp Books aims to provide accurate and detailed descriptions. All images are of the actual book for sale - no stock images are ever used. Thank you for looking at this listing.

PAP. 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. HENRY B WIMBUSH (illustrator). 1st Edition. Green Cloth Boards with Gilt titles and gilt and blind blocked decoration, 200 x 145 mm approx. viii + 186 pp + 6 page publisher's catalogue.Colour frontis + 25 further full page colour illustrations by Henry B.Wimbush (not credited) all as called for. First Printing 1906 in Black's Smaller Series of Beautiful Books (6s. Series) Print run 3,000 - per Inman. Near Fine/ VG (Book- Negligible shelf wear, mild foxing to end papers. No previous owner name or insc. No other defects. Dust Jacket 6/- minor shelf wear/ rubbing and a few small tears with mild associated line creasing max 1.5 at head /rear spine fold. No notable soiling. Now in a removable proprietary protective sleeve). A prize for the bookshelf of a serious collector of A&C Black Colour books or books on Devon. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition.

1906, London, Adam and Charles Black, ppviii + 186 + (vi), colour illustrations, blue cloth gilt. Some internal foxing, otherwise very good.

Condition: Very good. 1906, London, Adam and Charles Black, ppviii + 186 + (vi), colour illustrations, complete, blue cloth, gilt.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 284. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1906 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 284.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.