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  • The Crystal Palace: Its Architectural History and Constructive Marvels

    SO much has already been said and written, both wisely and well, upon the marvellous edifice which has just been reared with such magical rapidity to enshrine the results of the skill and industry of all nations, that it would appear an almost hopeless task to present the subject in any new point of view to the reader. If, therefore, the authors cannot lay claim to novelty or originality in the ... Read more

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  • The Crystal Palace

    Its Architectural History and Constructive Marvels

    by Peter Berlyn ...
    The Crystal PalaceIts Architectural History and Constructive MarvelsThis edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTSIntroductory RemarksCommittee for all Matters relating to the BuildingLabours of the Building CommitteeThe Competition DesignsBuildings used for Previous Exhibitions in France, Germany, and EnglandDescription of the Building Committee's DesignOpposition to ... Read more

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  • An Archaeological Guide to Walking Hadrian’s Wall from Bowness-on-Solway to Wallsend (West to East)

    Per Lineam Valli, #2

    by M. C. Bishop ...
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    This is an informative (yet informal) description of the route of Hadrian's Wall and all the remains that can still be seen. For most of the route from west to east, it follows the Hadrian's Wall National Trail Footpath, but with an important difference: where the path veers off the line of the Wall, this account stays with it and allows you to examine the remains most other walkers do not see ... Read more

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  • An Archaeological Guide to Walking Hadrian's Wall from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway (East to West)

    Per Lineam Valli, #3

    by M. C. Bishop ...
    Series Book 3 - Per Lineam Valli
    This is an informative (yet informal) description of the route of Hadrian's Wall and all the remains that can still be seen. For most of the route from east to west, it follows the Hadrian's Wall National Trail Footpath, but with an important difference: where the path veers off the line of the Wall, this account stays with it and allows you to examine the remains most other walkers do not see ... Read more

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  • King George V's Obsession

    the biography of a stamp collector

    by Jack Shamash ...
    George V - the current British Queen's grandfather - spent most his time collecfting stamps and building up the finest collection in the world. This is the first biography of George V in 30 years.Using new sources and papers from the Royal archives, it looks at his life, his isolated upbringing and his obsession with stamps. It also examines the impulse that led rich people to devote their time ... Read more

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  • The Fundamentals of House Building - With Information on Planning, Architecture and Materials

    by D. H. Jacques ...
    This antiquarian volume contains a guide to building houses, with information on planning, materials, architecture, tools, technique, and much more besides. Containing all the information fundamental to the construction of a house, this text will be of considerable value to those with an interest in the subject, and is not to be missed by collectors of such literature. Although old, much of the ... Read more

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  • Garden Design

    by W. Robinson ...
    First published in 1892. "Illustrated, to show, by actual examples from British gardens, that clipping and aligning trees to make them 'harmonise' with architecture is barbarous, needless, and inartistic." ... Read more

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  • The Postage Stamps of Canada

    This antique text details the history of Canada's postal service, with particular emphasis on the development and evolution of postage stamps as a means of payment. A fascinating and detailed treatise on the subject, this text will greatly appeal to philatelists and anyone with an interest in the history of the Canadian postal service. Chapters included in this text are: 'Its Postal History', 'A ... Read more

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  • Furniture Style from Baroque to Rococo - The 18th Century in European Furniture Design

    by Peter Philp ...
    The eighteenth century is rightly spoken of as the 'Golden Age of furniture-making', with some of the world's most impressive and exquisite furniture having been produced during this time. This lovely little book contains a detailed treatise on the eighteenth century furniture styles from Baroque to Rococo. A wonderful book full of detailed photographs and intricate descriptions, this text will be ... Read more

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  • Bradshaw's Handbook to London

    Bradshaw's guide to London was published in a single volume as a handbook for visitors to the capital, and it includes beautiful engravings of London attractions, a historical overview of the city, and lots of other information relating to London theatres, Hackney carriages, omnibuses, London churches and even banks. There is also advice for tourists on coping with London smog, avoiding ... Read more

    $9.49 USD

  • Exploring - A Scout's Guide - Including Tips on Map Reading and Map Making

    by Gilcraft ...
    This is a fantastic vintage guide to exploring, with chapters on required equipment, preparation, navigation, history and notable explorers, and much more. "Exploring" is highly recommended those with an interest in the subject, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "The Scouts as Explorers", "The Explorer's Training", "Use of the Compass", ... Read more

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  • Old Glass and How to Collect it

    Early English Glass Eighteenth-century Glass Memorial Glasses Bristol and Nailsea Glass Irish Glass Curious and Freak Glasses Frauds and Imitations Some Hints to Collectors Catalogue of Prices of Principal Pieces of Glass ... Read more

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