FOOTPRINTS OF THE FORMER MEN IN FAR CORNWALL
by Hawker, R. S. ( Vicar of Morwenstow )
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good+
- Seller
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Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Edited, with Introduction by C. Byles. With illustrations by I. Ley Pethbridge. Fascinating blend of Biographical Sketches, Folklore and Local History. Includes "Daniel Gumb's Rock", "Anthony Payne, a Cornish Giant", "Humphrey Vivian" and "The Botathen ghost".
Special Period Binding Designed from old carved Oak in the Churches of Morwenstow and Wellcombe. Brown cloth cover with beautiful blind embossed Floral Decoration on front & spine. Bright gilt lettering on spine. Top page edges Gilt, other edges untrimmed. X (10) preliminary pages, main text 290 pages + publisher's adverts. 7 3/4" tall, 430g.
Slight edge wear. Old library label on endpaper and small stamp on title page. Previous owner's illustrated Bookplate with Armorial Bearing on ffep. No inscriptions except old penciled price.
Special Period Binding Designed from old carved Oak in the Churches of Morwenstow and Wellcombe. Brown cloth cover with beautiful blind embossed Floral Decoration on front & spine. Bright gilt lettering on spine. Top page edges Gilt, other edges untrimmed. X (10) preliminary pages, main text 290 pages + publisher's adverts. 7 3/4" tall, 430g.
Slight edge wear. Old library label on endpaper and small stamp on title page. Previous owner's illustrated Bookplate with Armorial Bearing on ffep. No inscriptions except old penciled price.
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- Seller
- Cornish Books
(GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 19317
- Title
- FOOTPRINTS OF THE FORMER MEN IN FAR CORNWALL
- Author
- Hawker, R. S. ( Vicar of Morwenstow )
- Format/Binding
- Decorative Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Lane / James G. Common
- Place of Publication
- London and New York / Exeter
- Date Published
- 1903
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Antiquarian Books/Cornish Interest/Cornish Social history/Biography/Cornishmen
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiquarian Books; Cornish Interest; Biography;
- Size
- 12mo
Terms of Sale
Cornish Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Cornish Books
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Penzance, Cornwall
About Cornish Books
Online Bookseller since 2008, in Penzance, Cornwall.We are a small family business and offer a personal service.Always in stock is a good selection of Cornish Interest Books.
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