Exploring Britain's Canals
by Atterbury, Paul
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- GD++/GD++/GD++
- ISBN 10
- 1859270980
- ISBN 13
- 9781859270981
- Seller
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About This Item
HarperCollinsWillow, 1994-08-04. First Edition Thus, 1st. Imp.. Hardcover. GD++/GD++/GD++. 27.4 x 24.4 x 2.3 cm. Box 84 HARDBACK SHIPPED FROM THE UK* Edition: 1st. Thus.* Impression: 1st.* Date of Publication: 1985 * Publisher: Harper Collins.* Binding and cover condition: Colour photo-illustrated laminated covers, title to spine and face. No bumps or rubs, some damp stains to lower edges (almost seems appropriate!). GD* Jacket condition: Matching dust wrapper. price clipped. Considerable shelf wear to top & bottom edges and to head & tail of spine. Damp staining to lower edges and internal ageing. GD* Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. Clean and tight with light reading wear, slight marks, only minor faults. GD++* Illustrations: Colour photos and line drawings throughout.* Pages: 192 pp. text.* Description: This book charts a course along ten of the most interesting canal waterways, many of which are hidden away in areas of outstanding natural beauty deep in the heart of the British countryside. In addition to the main text, which explores in detail the major canals, this book includes information on the history of each canal, including a colour map; places of interest to visit in the local area; pub and boat trips; and a gazetteer of every national canal.* A NEAR VG copy with some damp staining and adeing reducing it to GD* This is a large and heavy item. Our price includes an additional amount to cover the extra cost of carriage.* 0
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- Bookseller
- Cocksparrow Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5031
- Title
- Exploring Britain's Canals
- Author
- Atterbury, Paul
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - GD++/GD++/GD++
- Edition
- First Edition Thus, 1st. Imp.
- ISBN 10
- 1859270980
- ISBN 13
- 9781859270981
- Publisher
- HarperCollinsWillow
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1994-08-04
- Pages
- 192
- Size
- 27.4 x 24.4 x 2.3 cm
- X weight
- g
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