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Brown & Rawcliffe Limited,, UK, 1902. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Undated but 1902 in the description "The recent visit of His Majesty King Edward, to the Island, which occurred somewhat unexpectedly in August 1902 has given special prominence to this charming resort......" A beautiful album with a 2 page general description and brief historical account of the Isle of Man. Photos of various resorts in the Isle of Man with a description of each. Includes Port Erin, Port St. Mary, Peel, Douglas, Ramsey. 36 pages, numerous panoramic and other vintage photos, some in colour of the Isle of Man. Soft card covers binding with cord, Covers worn with small pieces missing, small closed tears to some page edges, contents clean. A very collectable item Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Antiques & Collectibles; Travel & Places. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 3569. .

Government Printing Office, 1896. First Edition. Cloth. Good. Inscribed by person(s) connected with book. 1st Edition; 148pp, plus 66 plates (11 are folding maps and 55 black-and-white photo-plates). SIGNED John Lloyd Thomas from the Author 2 January 1897 H.M.S. "Porpois". and Authors' card tipped onto title page. Signed in pencil by John Lloyd Thomas with address. Also letter laid in from Kathleen Oldham to John Lloyd Thomas. From John Lloyd Thomas obituary in the British Medical Journal June 14, 1913. We have to record with regret the death of Deputy Surgeon-General John Lloyd Thomas; it took place at his residence, Penmon, in the Isle of Anglesey. During his services in China he contracted sprue, which not only rendered him unfit for active work for long periods during several years, but seriously undermined his constitution, and no doubt contributed to his untimely death. John Lloyd Thomas was born on September 3rd, 1856; he received his medical education at the MiddIesex… Read More