Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2024
ISBN 10: 133405536X ISBN 13: 9781334055362
Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book details the history of the cathedral city of Canterbury, tracing its origins back to Roman and Anglo-Saxon times and discussing its occupation by the Normans and subsequent medieval period. It describes the diverse religious houses and institutions that were once in the city and how it was affected by the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The economic and social history of the city is analysed, focusing on its river traffic and various industries over time. It also covers the political history, including the city's relationship with the Archbishops of Canterbury, and the impact of the Civil War and Commonwealth, up to the present day. The book also provides information on the numerous churches, hospitals, and other buildings and monuments in the city. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1334059071 ISBN 13: 9781334059070
Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book gives an in-depth and extensive account of the history of Canterbury, from its very beginnings as a Roman city and its importance as the headquarters of the church in England under St Augustine, to the Middle Ages, when it was the centre of pilgrimage and the location of one of the largest and wealthiest abbeys in England. The book also explores Canterbury's subsequent development as a centre of literature, with the work of Geoffrey Chaucer and Christopher Marlowe, to its growth as a county town. Particular attention is paid in this work to the role of the archbishops of Canterbury, the rebuilding of the cathedral after the fire of 1174 and the impact of the Reformation on the city. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 133405536X ISBN 13: 9781334055362
Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 133405536X ISBN 13: 9781334055362
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 1334059071 ISBN 13: 9781334059070
Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 1334059071 ISBN 13: 9781334059070
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0656242620 ISBN 13: 9780656242627
Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0656242620 ISBN 13: 9780656242627
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0666407940 ISBN 13: 9780666407948
Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0666407940 ISBN 13: 9780666407948
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2016
ISBN 10: 1334059071 ISBN 13: 9781334059070
Librería: Buchpark, Trebbin, Alemania
Condición: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut - Gepflegter, sauberer Zustand. | Seiten: 760 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.
Publicado por Printed by Simmons and Kirkby, Canterbury, 1799, 1st edition. Rebound quarter leather with marbled boards. Six raised bands to spine. Gilt lettering on red leather patch to compartment two. Gilt Kent heraldic horse symbol to other compartments.All edges uncut. Folio, 18ins x 11ins, iv, (ii), 396pp, 20pp (indices, additions and corrections), 1pp list of plates plus folding plan of Canterbury and 9pp plates. Also 12 illustrations within the text, making the total of 22 illustrations as listed. There is also an illustration of the South Prospect of the Cathedral (p110) which is not listed. The plates are slightly smaller than the bound volume (16ins x 9.25ins) suggesting that this is probably a large paper copy. Map has an old tape repair to v, 1799
Librería: Missing Books (PBFA), Great Leighs, Reino Unido
Miembro de asociación: PBFA
Original o primera edición
Printed by Simmons and Kirkby, Canterbury, 1799, 1st edition. Rebound quarter leather with marbled boards. Six raised bands to spine. Gilt lettering on red leather patch to compartment two. Gilt Kent heraldic horse symbol to other compartments.All edges uncut. Folio, 18ins x 11ins, iv, (ii), 396pp, 20pp (indices, additions and corrections), 1pp list of plates plus folding plan of Canterbury and 9pp plates. Also 12 illustrations within the text, making the total of 22 illustrations as listed. There is also an illustration of the South Prospect of the Cathedral (p110) which is not listed. The plates are slightly smaller than the bound volume (16ins x 9.25ins) suggesting that this is probably a large paper copy. Map has an old tape repair to verso. Occasional offsetting to text page opposite illustrations, but generally a VG clean copy. Previous owners bookplate to front free endpaper. Scarce in it's original format.
Publicado por Canterbury Simmons and Kirby 1799, 1799
Librería: Chaucer Bookshop ABA ILAB, Canterbury, Reino Unido
Original o primera edición
FIRST EDITION Folio (approx. 41.5 x 25.5cm) hardback, rebound in 18th Century style half tan calf over marbled boards, olive green title label and decorative gilt to spine. t.e.g. iv, [2], 396pp. plus 20pp. Index, Glossary and Additions, [1]. Contains all 22 engraved plates and vignettes, including large Map of Canterbury, as called for, plus an extra 14 full-page engraved plates. A clean copy with no previous owners' markings or inscriptions. Occasional light foxing and offsetting from plates. Vertical crease to ffep. Some rubbing to lower edge of lower board and light shelf-wear, else a VERY GOOD COPY. (SHELF 3) PLEASE NOTE: VERY HEAVY BOOK (2.8 kg+) Postage rates vary according to destination, weight and speed. For an accurate overseas quote PLEASE either call or email us before ordering. [AbeBooks shipping quote is based on items weighing up to 1 kilo only]. 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.