BRITISH TOPOGRAPHY from Chilton Books

London: B.T.Batsford Ltd, 1940.. 1st edition. Home-Front Handbooks series, intended for people living in the country for the first time due to World War II. Pp.vi/90, black & white frontispiece photo + 34 further black & white photos. Orange cloth, edges rubbed. Dustwrapper rubbed to edges with 5cm tear to spine edge. G+/G.

London: J.M.Dent & Sons Ltd, 1915.. 1st edition. An Account of the History, Archaeology and Natural History of the Parishes of Winscombe, Shipham, Rowberrow, Churchill, Burrington, Christon, Loxton, Compton Bishop, Axbridge and Cheddar, and of the Ancient Mining Station of Charterhouse-on-Mendip. Pp.xvi/2547, frontispiece + 60 further black & white illustrations + folding map to end, gift message to… Read more about this item

London: John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1909.. 1st edition. The Isle of Man, described by Agnes Herbert with Foreword by A.W.MooreC.V.O., Speaker of the House of Keys, and 32 colour plates by Donald Maxwell. 22cms x 14.5cms x 4.5cms. Pp.xvi/269/10/16(publisher's catalogues), 32 colour plates by Donald Maxwell + ccolour map of the island, occasional spotting, owner's name to… Read more about this item

London: Elliot Stock, 1900.. 1st edition. Being a Complete Account of the History, Antiquities and Scenery of the Picturesque Valley of the Wharfe, from Otley to Langstrothdale. Pp.518/5(publisher's catalogue), many black & white photographs and other illustrations + folding pedigrees, double page map has light spotting, owner's names to inner front endpapers. Blue cloth, gilt title to front and… Read more about this item

Alresford: Laurence Oxley, 1975.. Facsimile reprint. Volume I only. "This illustrated account of Hampshire was originally published at Winchester in 1838 and contains much information of historical and topographical interest. The fine steel engravings are reproduced to show views of towns and villages that have now seen many changes." Volume I. Pp.viii/292, engraved title page and vignette… Read more about this item

Alresford: Laurence Oxley, 1975.. Facsimile reprint. Voloume III only. "This illustrated account of Hampshire was originally published at Winchester in 1838 and contains much information of historical and topographical interest. The fine steel engravings are reproduced to show views of towns and villages that have now seen many changes." Pp.vi//226(Isle of Wight), Vignette title + 20 plates and… Read more about this item

London: The Homeland Association, nd. (c.1910).. The Homeland Pocket Books series No.4. 14cms x 10.5cms. Pp.200/xi (publisher's catalogue and ads), with numerous sketch maps and many illustrations from drawings by the author and from photographs, owner's details to front free endpaper. Red cloth, gilt title to front and spine. G+.

London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1951.. 1st edition. The King's Channel Isalnds series. Pp.xxxii/170, 114 sepia photo illustrations + map to rear endpapers, inscribed by the author to front free endpaper, some toning to endpapers. Red cloth, minor rubbing to top and tail of spine. G+.

Sheffield: J.W.Northend Limited, 1933.. The reader has, in these graphic pages, the best from many note-books and many sketch-books, fruits of journeys undertaken during one of the most exquisite summers on record."(Foreword. John Oakley). Pp.115, over 40 drawings throughout + maps to endpapers by Bernard Casson. Blue cloth spine with bright yellow boards, yellow illustrated dustwrapper a little… Read more about this item

London: The Caxton Publishing Company Ltd, nd.(c,1957).. Special edition. "It has not been thought desirable to note in this volume the lamentable changes and destruction wrought during the war." Pp.xii/308, many black & white photos and illustrations throughout, map to rear endpapers, all edges speckled blue, gift message to half title page, light spotting to endpapers. Blue cloth,… Read more about this item

London: Methuen & Co., 1907.. A history of London suburbs. Pp.viii/320/40(ads for other publications), colour frontispiece + 15 further colour illustrations and 17 black & white photo illustrations by Arthur G. Bell and a map from a drawing by B.C.Boulter to front endpapers, owner's details inner endpaper, occasional spotting, pp.vii/viii is slightly loose. Red cloth, gilt decorated… Read more about this item

Clapham: The Dalesman, 1975.. Written on behalf of the Rambler's Association (Lake District Area). Pp.62, sketch walking maps throughout. Pbk, slightly rubbed. VG.

London: Collins & Brown, 1990.. 1st ed. 22.5cms x 25.5cms (landscape format). Accompanied a major LWT television series. "The dramatic and colourful life-story of London's great river, with over 100 illustrations." Pp.160, b/w and colour illustrations throughout. Brown cloth, d/w. VG/VG.

Derby: Come-to-Derbyshire Association. nd.. Contents Include:- The Dove and Manifold: The Approaches: Thorpe Cloud Panorama: Into the Gorge: Lovers Leap: The Dove Holes: Entrance to Beresford Dale: Ilam Hall: Beeston Tor: Elton Mines. 14cms x 21.5cms. Pp. unpaginated, many b/w illustrations. P/b, illustrated cover. G+.

Derby: Derbyshire Countryside. 1972.. Pp. 64, many sketch maps. P/b, illustrated cover. VG.

Nelson: Hendon Publishing Co.,1987.. Quiet and pleasant place to visit in Yorkshire".Pp, unpaginated, owners details to verso front cover, some b/w illustrations. P/b, slight stain to rear cover, illustrated cover. G+.

Skipton: Dalesman. 1998.. After leaving the House of Commons in 1991 Dennis Healey was delighted to preside over the National Trust's Appeal for the Yorkshire Moors and Dales. With his concern for the landscape, buildings and nature of the Dales, he is ideally placed to introduce these images from the portfolios of four of Yorkshire's most talented and exciting… Read more about this item

London: Guild Publishing. 1985.. Easy to walk and simple to follow, canal and navigation towpaths provide tranquil routes through some of England's loveliest countryside and give access to fascinating glimpses of industrial history". Pp 192, some b/w illustrations. Green cloth, gilt title to spine. Illustrated d/w. VG/VG.

London: Blackie & Son Ltd., nd.. nd. Our Beautiful Homeland. Pp. 63, colour frontis, 7 colour illustrations, maps to endpapers. Green cloth, illustrated d/w has edge tears. VG/G.

London: Ernestt Benn Ltd., 1969.. 1st ed. "This, the first of three books covering the area, is divided into three main parts: The Devonshire Landscape; The Story of Vanished Men, which retells the main historical events that have influenced local and national history; and a personal gazetteer of places to be seen. Pp.… Read more about this item