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First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; [16] p. : ill. ; 16 x 24 cm. Subjects; Voyages and travels England ; Illustrations. Travel in art. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Limited edition facsimile of the folios from the Great Domesday book pertaining to Wiltshire. Comprising of three volumes, the first contains a high quality reproduction of the original pages and inserted maps of Britain at the time and a large, detailed map of Wiltshire. The second volume contains introductory essays and a translation of the text with an index of names and places. The third volume features numerous studies of the book and the world it recorded, by various authors, with numerous b/w illustrations and maps. Presented in a half leather bound case that can be adapted into a display stand. Volumes are bound in quarter cream cloth. Limited to 1000 copies, of which this is 333. Folio (410x285mm) Front joint leather is split but cloth joints beneath are holding. Various marking to spine. Tiny amount of offsetting to spine of introductory volume. Otherwise volumes are crisp and clean. Very good overall. *Due to size and weight, extra shipping fees may apply to overseas orders*.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Solander / Clamshell Box. Limited Edition. Three volumes in a damaged solander box (splitting to the hinges). Copy no. 536 of an edition limited to 1000 copies. This set is for the county of Surrey. Cream cloth spines over brown boards, in the red solander box. Gilt lettering to spines. 'A new and faithful facsimile of the manuscript, complete translations, extensive indices, text and maps.' The books themselves are in good order, but the box is heavily worn. Without the card lectern. This is a heavy set and may require additional postage if being shipped outside of Europe. 094845945x Folio.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. 16 x 11 inch. The County Edition of Great Domesday Books - No. 27 of 1000 in almost 'as new' condition. No names or inscriptions. There should be 2 maps in pocket - only one, that of England is present. 11 pages of facsimiles of Middlesex. Additional P&P may be requested for overseas shipment.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. 3 volumes. Folios, with maps and text, limited edition. 358 of 1000, in slip case. Part 1 - Introduction and Translation, Part 2 Domesday Book studies part 3 - folios and maps (reproduces original Domesday text on Lancs. Pp. x, 179; 72, (iv); (ii), 2 leaves of facsimiles, with 3 large coloured folding maps in front pocket. Faint mark at spine of map volume else all VG+ in vg slip case.This book is very heavy, and delivery costs may be a consideration especially outside Britain. ISBN 0948459352 . …

SOFTCOVER. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Square 4to in colour printed stiff card covers, 147pp, plates in colour and b/w, etc . [CONDITION: VERY GOOD a clean and tight copy (inscription on front blank fly-leaf, covers slightly tanned and faintly dusty) ] . __To see more of our Art Monographs etc type DbbARTIST in the Keywords search box . . We always ship in STRONG PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS.…

This Volume of The County Edition of The Great Domesday Book Limited to 1000 copies, This is Set Number 677. Three Folio volumes, bound in quarter cream cloth, with dark brown paper-covered boards in clamshell box, half-bound in red leatherette and red buckram. Domesday Book Studies (illus with b/w plates), Folios and Maps (with folding map to pocket inside front cover), and The Kent Domesday. Spine of clamshell box rather scuffed with leatherette split and peeling in places. A set in Very Good condition in Good clamshell box. (SHELF 5) ISBN: 0948459344 PLEASE NOTE: very Heavy set (7 kg+) Postage outside the UK WILL/COULD incur a surcharge, BEFORE ORDERING PLEASE CONTACT US VIA E-MAIL FOR AN ACCURATE QUOTE. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.…

Hardback. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Slipcase. Three volumes in a slipcase. This set is for the county of Middlesex and London. Cream cloth spines over brown boards. Gilt lettering to spines. In brown slipcase. A few light marks to slipcase. Boards clean. Internally fresh and clean. 'A new and faithful facsimile of the manuscript, complete translations, extensive indices, text and maps.' Near Fine condition. This is a heavy set and may require additional postage if being shipped outside of Europe. 0948459387 Elephant Folio.…

Hardback. Zustand: As New. x 179p viii 80p 42p and maps, three very large hardback volumes, card covers with cream cloth spines and gilt titles, earth-brown slipcase, like new condition, free from wear, bindings strong, pages clean and neat, superb colour illustrations of original manuscript, large fold-out colour map, publisher's original introductory letter included, this is no. 118 in a limited edition of 1000 copies, describes the county of Cambridgeshire Language: English.…

LIMITED EDITION: This Volume of The County Edition of The Great Domesday Book Limited to 1000 copies, This is Set Number 889. Three Folio volumes, bound in quarter cream cloth, with dark brown paper-covered boards in clamshell box, half-bound in red leatherette and red buckram, gilt. Domesday Book Studies (illustrated with b/w plates), Folios and Maps (with folding maps to pocket inside front cover and colour reproductions of original pages), and The Kent Domesday: Introduction & Translation. A clean set with no previous owners' markings or inscriptions. A VERY GOOD SET in VERY GOOD CLAMSHELL BOX. (SHELF 5/130) ISBN: 0948459344 PLEASE NOTE: VERY HEAVY SET (7 kg+) Postage outside the UK WILL/COULD incur a surcharge, BEFORE ORDERING PLEASE CONTACT US VIA E-MAIL FOR AN ACCURATE QUOTE. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.…

First edition, first printing.Set number 209 from an edition of 1000. An elaborate re-issue of the Cornwall volumes of the Domesday Book. Contained within a bespoke slipcase are three fine large format volumes in quarter white cloth with gilt titles to the spine. The three volumes are Introduction & Translations, Folios & Maps and Domesday Book Studies. …

First Edition. Near fine copies all in the original plain boards backed in gilt-blocked cloth. Companion volume shows a very faint damp-stain to cloth backing. The accompanying slipcase is well-preserved with only faint scuffing. A very clean and handsomely presented set. This is no. 247 of a one thousand copy limited edition. Series; Alecto county edition of Domesday Book ; v. 8 (with companion volume). ISBN; 0948459301 (Hampshire), 0948459514 (companion volume). Physical description; complete in 3 volumes ; 41 cm. Notes; . The Hampshire Domesday "is the eighth volume of the Alecto county edition of Domesday Book." Domesday Studies is "designed as a companion piece to the individual volumes which comprise the County edition of the Great Domesday." Contents; Introduction & translation ; Folios and maps. Domesday book studies. Subjects; Domesday book. Land tenure -- England -- Hampshire -- History -- Sources. Hampshire (England) -- History -- Sources. Great Britain -- History -- Medieval period, 1066-1485 -- Sources. 1 Kg.…

First edition, first printing. An elaborate re-issue of the Cornwall volumes of the Domesday Book. Contained within a red solander box are three fine large format volumes in quarter white cloth with gilt titles to the spine. The three volumes are Introduction & Translations, Folios & Maps and Domesday Book Studies.…

Facsimile Edition. Near fine copy in the original paper-covered boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and dust-toned as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; 1 v. : ill., facsims., maps ; 41 cm. Notes; Limited edition of 1000 numbered copies. 2 folded maps in pocket of inside front cover of Berkshire domesday : folios and maps. Text in Latin and English. Subjects; Berkshire (England) History. Domesday book Berkshire (England). Land tenure. Real property . Rural Conditions. Surveys. Middle Ages. 11th Century. History. 1 Kg.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. County Edition, numbered: 301 of 1000 copies. T Folio. 1st vol. x,179 pp., 2nd vol. [9] pp.+ 28 coloured facsimiles and 2 large folding maps in pocket, 3rd vol. viii,64 + [28] pp., publisher's half cloth, in slipcase, faint rubbing very slight wear o/w bright clean VG set.Very heavy, and delivery costs may be a consideration especially outside Britain. ISBN 9780948459467.…

London, Alecto Historical Editions, 1987-1991. 3 volumes set. Folio (41 cm.). Hardcover (cream cloth spines, brown boards). The whole set kept in a cloth covered box which can be used as a display lectern. Hinges at the front of the box at the top and bottom about 5-6 cm torn (probably caused by using the wrong grain direction of the cardboard). Overweighted item: 7 kilogrammes. Set-number 252 of 1000 copies.…

Hardback. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Slipcase. Limited Edition. Three volumes in a slipcase. Copy no. 24 of an edition limited to 1000 copies. This set is for the county of Surrey. Cream cloth spines over brown boards. Gilt lettering to spines. In brown slipcase. A few light marks to slipcase. With limitation sheet, correspondence and pamphlet. 'A new and faithful facsimile of the manuscript, complete translations, extensive indices, text and maps.' Near Fine condition. This is a heavy set and may require additional postage if being shipped outside of Europe. Elephant Folio.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. 3 Volumes, Fine (As New) matching hardbacks, publisher's original two tone cloth bindings with dark lettering to the spines [0948459476]. Being a local family run Warwickshire bookseller (since 1971), we have many rarities related to the county in stock.

3 Vols., folio, limited edition set number 65, numerous illustrations and facsimiles, several letters of correspondence to the publisher regarding payment tipped-in, orig. cloth-backed boards, slip-case. Volume I: 'Introduction and Translation'. Volume II: 'Folios and Maps'. Volume III: 'Domesday Book Studies'. From the working library of Roger Powell (1896-1990) bookbinder.…

Zustand: Near Fine. First edition, complete in three hardback volumes. Folio (41cm by 28cm), xi, 179pp; [xii, 14pp]; ix, 44pp, [14pp]. 2 large folding maps. Original white cloth spines, brown boards, gilt titling to the spines, card slipcase. Light marks to the front board of the second volume, else the books and the slipcase are in very good condition. Limited to 1000 numbered sets (this set is not numbered). ISBN 094845945X.…

Cloth. Zustand: Fine. First edition. A lovely first edition copy of this detailed work on the Domesday Book, with special studies by a variety of authors. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original quarter cloth binding. A detailed exploration of the development of and historical context behind the Domesday Book, with a general introduction by H. R. Lyon, and sixteen special studies by a variety of authors including G. H. Martin, Philip Grierson, Ann Williams, Caroline Thorn and many others. This fascinating work delves into the geography of Domesday England, agriculture in Late Anglo-Saxon England, 11th century communications, annotations and notes in the Domesday manuscripts, economics and monetary systems during the reign of King William I, and much more. Included is a bibliography, glossary, appendices, and an index. In the publisher's original quarter cloth binding. Externally, smart, with very light shelf wear to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Fine. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

Cloth. Zustand: Fine. A beautiful three volume set of the Domesday Book. Comprising of the Domesday Book Studies, which is a detailed explanation of the Domesday Book and therefore a companion to the other two volumes. The work explains the making of the Domesday Book, its contents, the purpose of it and the value of it. The other two volumes to this set are specifically on the Gloucestershire portion of the Domesday Book. One volume is an introduction and translation and the other is a folio holding two large folding maps. By Dr Ann Williams, editor in chief and R W H Erskine general editor. The Domesday Book was a manuscript of the 'Great Survey' of much of England and Wales completed in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror. It was written in Medieval Latin and included some vernacular native terms without Latin equivalents. This particular collection is The Gloucestershire circuit of the Domesday. In original quarter cloth binding with paper covered boards. Externally, lovely condition with minor shelfwear. Internally, all volumes are firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine. None (illustrator). book.…

Hard Cover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited. Hardback, no dust-wrapper. 3 volume set in slipcase. Vol. 1: Introduction and Translation - 1991, 52pp. Vol. 2: Studies - 1987, 179pp, Illustrated. Vol. 3: Folios and Maps - 1988, complete, to pocket at front pastedown, a colour folding map to pocket at front, measuring 65cm x 54cm, of 'England at the Time of the Domesday Survey 1086-87 and a folding map of Warwickshire, According to Domesday Book 1086-87, measuring 86cm x 90cm. No. 21 of a limited edition of only 1000 copies. A couple of very small marks to spines. A very decent set. (q33).…

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good Indeed. A scarce complete limited edition set, bound in original slipcase, and featuring colour folding maps. A scarce complete three volume set of first editions, reproducing the invaluable Domesday records as they pertain to the county of Gloucestershire, in original slipcase.Bound in original half cloth.Volume one features frequent vignette illustrations throughout.Volume twofeatures a colophon stating that this is one of 1000, of which this is no. 250. Volume two also features nine double-sided colour plates of the original text, and two large colour folding maps, stored in a pocket to the front of the work. Collated, complete.This set also features a promotional folding leaflet with colour illustrations advertising these works, and a letter, spanning two pages, addressed to Mrs E. I. Griffith Davies, which states that 'due to the complexities of the reproduction process, this first ever exact replica of the Domesday Folios is limited to just 1000 numbered copies for each county.'The letter is signed by Henrietta Pearson, the publisher. Bound in original half cloth. In original slipcase. Externally, very smart. Very slight graze to vol1 boards. Mild handling marks to vol1 spine. Moderate spotting to vol3 spine. slight, scattered spotting and shelf wear to slipcase. Small pen notations to folding leaflet. Very Good Indeed. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

Cloth. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First edition. A beautiful example of limited edition The County Edition of the Domesday Book, with these volumes dedicated to the county of Surrey. This three volume set is number 210 of 1,000 copies produced. Housed in the publisher's original slip case.Comprising the 'Domesday Book Studies', which is a detailed explanation of the Domesday Book, explaining the making of the Domesday Book, its contents, the purpose of it and the value of it.The other two volumes in this set are specifically on the Surrey portion of the Domesday Book. One volume is an introduction and translation, while the other contains facsimiles of the actual Domesday Book portion on Surrey.This facsimile volume is illustrated throughout, and includes two loosely inserted folding colour maps, held in a pocket to the front pastedown. Collated, complete.The Domesday Book was a manuscript of the 'Great Survey' of much of England and Wales completed in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror. It was written in Medieval Latin and included some vernacular native terms without Latin equivalents. In the publisher's original quarter cloth bindings, with paper covered boards. Held in a paper covered slip case. Base of slip case detached at three joints. Light marks to back strips of two volumes. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

Cloth. Zustand: Fine. A beautiful, limited edition, three volume set of the Domesday Book, held in its original presentation slipcase. Number 360 of 1000 copies of this set. Held together in the original brown slipcase. Comprising of the Domesday Book Studies, which is a detailed explanation of the Domesday Book and therefore a companion to the other two volumes. The work explains the making of the Domesday Book, its contents, the purpose of it and the value of it. The other two volumes to this set are specifically on the Devonshire portion of the Domesday Book. One volume is an introduction and translation and the other holds two large folding maps and also contains facsimiles of the actual Domesday Book portion on Devonshire. By Dr Ann Williams, editor in chief and R W H Erskine general editor. The Domesday Book was a manuscript of the 'Great Survey' of much of England and Wales completed in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror. It was written in Medieval Latin and included some vernacular native terms without Latin equivalents. This particular collection is The Devonshire circuit of the Domesday. In original quarter cloth binding with paper covered boards and held in original slipcase. Externally, excellent condition with minor shelfwear, a few handling marks to the white cloth. Slipcase is also in excellent condition with a few minor marks. Internally, all volumes are firmly bound, pages are bright and clean throughout. Fine. Various (illustrator). book.…

Cloth. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. A beautiful example of The County Edition of the Great Domesday Book, being a limited edition of this work and held in the original clamshell box. This set is number 56 of 1,000 copies printed. With the three volumes still in their original plastic wrap. Folding Maps to to introduction and translation, is inserted under original plastic wrap to volumes. 'England at the Time of Domesday' map is inserted in the pocket to the facsimile volume, and is held there by the original plastic wrap. A third map, of the 'County of Surrey according to the Domesday Book' is loosely inserted in the box. Extra panel for the box, being a dedication to the Queen is present. As is the red strip, which can change the slipcase into a display lecturn, and the instructions on doing so. Very scarce to have this work in such a pristine condition, especially with the original plastic wraps to the books. Comprising of the Domesday Book Studies, which is a detailed explanation of the Domesday Book and therefore a companion to the other two volumes. The work explains the making of the Domesday Book, its contents, the purpose of it and the value of it. The other two volumes to this set are specifically on the Surrey portion of the Domesday Book. One volume is an introduction and translation and the contains facsimiles of the actual Domesday Book portion on Surrey. By Dr Ann Williams, editor in chief and R W H Erskine general editor. The Domesday Book was a manuscript of the 'Great Survey' of much of England and Wales completed in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror. It was written in Medieval Latin and included some vernacular native terms without Latin equivalents. This particular collection is The Surrey circuit of the Domesday. A lovely example of the Alecto Historical Edition's revival of the Domesday book. In the original quarter cloth bindings with paper covered boards. Held in the original plastic protective covers and housed in the original clamshell box, which is quarter morocco. Externally, the books are in an excellent condition with very little shelfwear. Plastic wraps are also in a pristine condition. Clamshell box is rubbed to the joints with loss to the leather from the maneuvering of the mechanism. Small loss to the spine due to rubbing. The maps are in excellent condition. Internally, all three volumes are firmly bound with the pages bright and clean. The clamshell box is in a VERY GOOD INDEED condition. As New. None (illustrator). book.…

3 Vols., folio (405 x 285 mm), limited to 1000 numbered copies, consisting of Introduction volume, Studies and folio & maps volume, folding maps, facsimiles and numerous illustrs., orig. cloth-backed boards, all housed in the deluxe red morocco-backed solander box that converts into a display lectern, spine lettered in gilt, a fine copy. The Alecto Editions are a series of high-quality bibliophile facsimiles published 19851992, with a new English translation.…

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good Indeed. A special edition of this work on Sussex, taken from entries in the Domesday book. Held in a presentation slipcase First edition thus. Comprising Domesday Book Studies, Introduction and Translation, and Folios and Maps. Number 373 of a limited press of one thousand copies Domesday Book, now held at The National Archives, Kew, in South West London, is the record of the great survey of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086. The survey was executed for William I of England (William the Conqueror): "While spending the Christmas time of 1085 in Gloucester, William had deep speech with his counsellors and sent men all over England to each shire to find out what or how much each landholder had in land and livestock, and what it was worth". Illustrated throughout with facsimile reproductions of pages from the original Domesday Book, though missing the two folding coloured maps of Britain and Sussex. Complete in three volumes. In cloth bindings with presentation slipcase. Externally smart, though lightly bumped in places, and some slight dampstaining to one front board. Slipcase has a few marks and some light rubbing but is otherwise smart. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed. Various (illustrator). book.…

Cloth. Zustand: Fine. A wonderful example of this three volume set of works, being an exploration of references to Leicestershire in the Domesday Book. With two large folding maps to pocket to the front pastedown of the second volume, and numerous facsimiles throughout. Held in the original paper covered slipcase. In the original quarter cloth binding, with paper covered boards. The three volumes are titled as follows: The Leicestershire Domesday.; Domesday Book. Studies.; The Leicestershire Domesday. Folios and Maps Leicestershire: Folios 230-237. Published by Alecto Historical Edition. Alecto is a publishing house that specialises in the printing of 18th and 19th century plates and facsimiles of early manuscripts. An established and highly respected publisher's this particular set is part of a larger set of works by Alecto on the entirety of the Domesday Book. The Domesday Book is an incredibly important historical survey completed under the reign of William the Conqueror. This particular volume explores the region of Leicestershire documented on 8 folios of the Domesday Book. With an introduction by T. D. Cain, and then an exploration of 'Hundreds and Wapentakes' by F. R. Thorn, being the regions divisions. A fascinating in depth analysis of the important historical document. Illustrated with numerous facsimile reprints to the second volume, with an additional two folding maps held in the front pastedown of volume II. One map depicts the city of Leicestershire according to the Domesday book, and the second being a map of England, again in accordance with the Domesday book. In a quarter cloth binding, with paper covered boards. Externally excellent with minor shelfwear. Internally firmly bound. Pocket to the front pastedown of volume II, holding two folding plates. Pages are bright and clean. The maps held in the front pocket of volume II are in in excellent condition, with only a very minor crease to the centre of the map depicting the whole of England. Volumes are held in the original paper covered slipcase, with minor rubbing to the extremities. The slipcase is near fine. Fine. Unamed (illustrator). book.…