SYLVAN'S PICTORIAL HANDBOOK TO THE ENGLISH LAKES
No author listed. Illustrated by Thomas Gilks; Edward Gilks.
Stock no. 1830026
Published by Evans & Longley Associates. 1st thus 1974. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

With a new Foreword by John Wyatt, Head Warden, Lake District National Park. He writes: 'The author of this little gem of a guide is unknown... but, Sylvan's Handbook is still not only capable of helping the new adventurer intto the bewitching wilderness: it is also very much a book for browsers...' First published in 1847 by John Johnstone, republished in this edition in 1974 by Evans & Longley Associates. Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations & maps. 248 pages including index plus folding map to rear. ISBN: 0904293025. Minor rubbing to base of spine. Text block slightly grubby. Contents clean. Blue pictorial dustwrapper is very lightly browned.

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WALES 100 YEARS AGO: THE BEAUTY OF OLD WALES ILLUSTRATED
Written by Richard Lovett.
Stock no. 1830024
Published by Bracken Books. 1st thus 1985. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The Centennial Travel Series. Originally published in 1892 by The Religious Tract Society. Written by Welshmen, providing first-hand knowledge of the countryside, towns and monuments here depicted. Edited by Richard Lovett. Large format. Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. 192 pages. ISBN: 0946495521. Boards clean and bright. Minor foxing to text block. Endpapers lightly browned. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is price-cut, a little edge-creased, lightly faded to spine and very slightly scuffed.

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THE STORY OF MONMOUTHSHIRE VOLUME TWO
Written by Arthur Clark.
Stock no. 1830023
Published by Monnow Press. 1st 1979. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

From the Civil War to present times (1974). Maroon boards, silver title to spine. B/w illustrations. 215 pages includes index. ISBN: 0950661805. Boards clean. Small name in ink to front endpaper. Light browning to top edge of text block. Else contents clean. Blue dustwrapper is rubbed at edges, grubby to rear panel and has a maroon coloured mark to verso facing front board.

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MORE ADVENTURES AMONG CHURCHES
Written by Donald Maxwell. Illustrated by Donald Maxwell.
Stock no. 1329817
Published by The Faith Press Ltd.. 1st 1929. Almost very good condition.

Red cloth, gilt titles to spine and front cover. 136 pages. B/w illustrations throughout. Spine bumped and faded. Light mark to front cover. Foxing else contents clean.

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A HISTORY OF ISLINGTON
Written by Mary Cosh.
Stock no. 1329730
Published by Historical Publications Ltd.. 1st 2005. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The evolution of the village into a suburb closely related to the City, and then its role as part of the overall metropolis. Blue boards, silver title to spine. 352 pages, including index. B/w photos. ISBN: 0948667974. Foxspots to top edge of textblock. Minimal bumping at edges and slightly creasing to wrapper edges.

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WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND THEN MEETS NOW
Written by Maureen Attwooll.
Stock no. 1329725
Published by Dorset Books. 1st 2011. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Looking at the borough's history through maps which date from the Tudor period up to the twentieth century. Oblong format. Black boards, gilt title to spine. 143 pages. B/w maps and colour photos. ISBN: 9781871164862. Spine bumped. Contents fine. Dustwrapper is edge creased.

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COTSWOLD STONE HOMES: HISTORY - CONSERVATION - CARE
Written by Michael Hill; Sally Birch.
Stock no. 1329722
Published by Alan Sutton. 1st 1994. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The architecture of the Cotswolds in terms of its characteristic building material, Cotswold stone, and a practical and informative guide to its use and care. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w and colour photos. 188 pages. ISBN: 0750903228. SIGNED by Birch to title-page (by means of dedication). Spine and corners bumped. Pale page edge browning else contents clean. Dustwrapper is faded to spine and to front edge, small tear to base of spine.

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ADMIRAL SHOVELL'S TREASURE AND SHIPWRECK IN THE ISLES OF SCILLY
Written by Peter McBride; Richard Larn.
Stock no. 1329717
Published by Peter McBride & Richard Larn. 1st 1999. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

A lively account of storm and disaster, diving for treasure, maritime history, skullduggery and litigation, all set in the romantic Isles of Scilly. Red boards, gilt title to spine. 202 pages, including index. B/w photos. ISBN: 0952397137. Spine slightly bumped. Contents fine. Dustwrapper is just a little creased at edges.

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THE RIVER HOBBLER'S APPRENTICE: MEMORIES OF WORKING THE SEVERN AND WYE
Written by Alan Butt.
Stock no. 1329715
Published by The History Press. 1st 2010. Slightly better than very good condition.

A vivid insight into the forgotten world of the river hobbler, a unique trade and one which he learnt at the end of its days. The river hobbler paid no taxes and made a living by working whatever was available on and around the river. Cardwraps. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 9780752451381. Spine faded to rear edge. Slight rubbing to cover edges. Minor crease to vertical edge of prelims. Contents clean.

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CHEPSTOW PACKETS
Written by Ivor Waters. Illustrated by Mercedes Waters; Bryan Woodfield.
Stock no. 1329713
Published by Moss Rose Press. 1st 1983. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Green cloth, gilt title to spine. Limited to 195 copies. 140pp inc.index. Numerous b/w illus. throughout. Pull out map of Chepstow as it was. 9 x 5.75". ISBN: 0906134218. Pale foxing to endpapers and outer page edges. Wrapper is a bit edge-creased with a faded spine. Odd foxspot. Also includes letter SIGNED by author to a previous owner, which has become creased to edges.

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THE PORT OF CHEPSTOW
Written by Ivor Waters. Illustrated by Mercedes Waters; Bryan Woodfield.
Stock no. 1329712
Published by Moss Rose Press. 1st thus 1989. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

This revised edition was limited to 300 copies. B/w photos. B/w illustrations. ISBN: 0906134420. Light wear to spine and corners. Wrapper is edge-creased with some marks; browned to spine.

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CHEPSTOW ROAD BRIDGES
Written by Ivor Waters.
Stock no. 1329710
Published by Moss Rose Press. 1980. Slightly better than very good condition.

White cardwrap booklet. 500 copies printed. B/w illustrations. 19 pages. ISBN: 0906134099. Light crease to top corners of front cover and first few pages.

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