HARDBACK "UNCOMMON," SHIPPED FROM THE UK* Edition: 1st.* Imp: 1st.* Date of Publication: 1986* Publisher: Robert Hale.* Binding and cover condition: Orange cloth, gilt title to spine. No bumps or rubs, a few very small marks, no other visible faults. VG++* Jacket condition: Colour illustrated dust wrapper in clear unattached jacket. NOT PRICE CLIPPED, but showing no shelf price. Minimal shelf wear to top & bottom edge and to head & tail of spine. VG++* Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. Coloured (bright blue) end papers. Clean, crisp, tight and bright with no reading wear, no marks to text, no tanning or other visible faults. FINE.* Illustrations: Colour & b/w photos, prints and line drawings throughout.* Pages: 244 pp. text. xxv pp. glossary, bibliography & index at rear.* Description: One of Britain?s largest and most beautiful counties, Hampshire is an area of exceptional variety. Rolling chalk downlands blend into expansive heaths and oakwoods where remote, picturesque villages nestle against the opulent landscape. Historic market towns, fine churches and country houses steeped in atmosphere contrast with the bustling commercial and naval life of Southampton and Portsmouth. In the heart of the county, ancient Winchester remains tranquil and serene, the great cathedral proudly dominating the town, and in the South-west the rugged beauty of the New Forest complements the diverse nature of this delightful region. More than 100 of John Baker?s delicate and revealing line drawings enhance a satisfying and comprehensive text.* A NEAR FINE copy of the 1st./1st. with NO MAJOR FAULTS. Protected dust jacket.*

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Bookseller: Cocksparrow Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 2546
Title: A PICTURE OF HAMPSHIRE
Author: Baker, John L
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - F/VG/F
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st. Edn, 1st. Imp.
ISBN 10: 0709025750
ISBN 13: 9780709025757
Publisher: Robert Hale
Place of Publication: London UK 269
Date Published: 1986-01-01

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