BYGONE PORTSMOUTH

PETER ROGERS [ Freelance Writer] AND DAVID FRANCIS [University Librarian]

ISBN 10: 0850339200 / ISBN 13: 9780850339208

Published by PHILLIMORE & Co.Ltd, CHICHESTER, 1994

About this Item

Brown Boards with gilt titles to spine, 250 x 190 mm approx. Maps to end papers, b/w frontis+ 173 other b/w photo illustrations. History of Portsmouth from its growth towards the end of the 12th Century due to it's natural harbour, an attraction for merchants and naval and military men alike. Near Fine- no previous owner name or insc. no defects. Dust Jacket- No fade, shades are darker, two very small tears to rear panel of up to 1.5 cm barely noticeable in a removable proprietary protective sleeve. Non price clipped cover£12.95). Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: BYGONE PORTSMOUTH
• Publisher: PHILLIMORE & Co.Ltd, CHICHESTER
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0850339200
• ISBN 13: 9780850339208
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Reference
  • Topography
  • History

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Synopsis

Contains 174 old photographs of bygone Portsmouth, with annotations, plus reproductions of two old maps of the city, showing the old defensive walls. The photographic section is prefaced by an extensive, eight page, reading guide on the history of Portsmouth.