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Taste & Technique in Book Collecting — CARTER, John

Taste & Technique in Book Collecting

CARTER, John
London, Private libraries
1977, 5th impression, xiv,242pp. Illustrated. Cloth. Dust jacket with signs of use. Book in good condition.
Originally published in 1948, this book contains the text of the Sandars Lectures in Bibliography for the previous year. Carter reflects upon the evolution and method of book collecting from the middle of the nineteenth century until the 1940s, and meditates on what it means to be a book collector.
€ 18,00
N° livre 66209
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A Year in the Life of the Eden Valley — CORBETT, Valerie

A Year in the Life of the Eden Valley

CORBETT, Valerie
Frances Lincoln
2010, 112pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition.
The River Eden runs for 75 miles, from its source high above the Mallerstang Dale to the magnificent wide expanses of the Solway Firth. The surrounding landscape, the broad sweep of the Eden Valley, contains some of the finest scenery in northern England yet it is little known, all the attention going to the neighbouring Lake District. This tranquil and unspoilt area has a turbulent history. A line of fine Norman castles, fortified churches and pele towers helped to protect the populace from the frequent Scots border raids. Most of the attractive red sandstone villages date from the more peaceful times of the seventeenth century. Cross Fell, the highest point of the Pennines, soars majestically over the valley, while the curiously pointed cones of the Dufton and Knock Pikes speak of the interesting geological history. Downstream from Appleby the Eden flows through pastoral settings, sometimes through more turbulent stretches. In these it cuts deeply through eroded rich red sandstone cliffs, where hermits' caves, strange carvings and inscriptions can be found sculpted in the soft rock. The weirs, rapids and long pools provide renowned salmon and trout fishing. Award-winning photographer Val Corbett captures the beauty of this landscape through the seasons.
€ 14,00
ISBN: 9780711230156
N° livre 66143
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Scafell. Portrait of a Mountain — BIRKETT, Bill

Scafell. Portrait of a Mountain

BIRKETT, Bill
Frances Lincoln
2007, 167pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition.
After three volumes in his prize-winning valley portraits, Bill Birkett turns his gaze to the highest and most powerful group of mountains in England. Glimpsed from afar, Scafell presents an impressive wave of naked rock, sharp ridge and steep crag, soaring above hanging coves and deep valleys. Rise to these heights and you are walking on the roof of England. In 1802 Coleridge rested from his daring exploits at the summit to write 'surely the first Letter ever written from the top of Sca' Fell!' Wordsworth's Guide to the Lakes was a bestseller in 1810, and the first recorded rock climb on Scafell - Broadstand, by Edward Birkett of Keswick - took place five years later. By the mid 19th century, the railways were opening up this remote region to lovers of the romantic and sublime. Intrepid travellers set out to explore it on foot and horseback. In the 1880s the Keswick-based Abraham Brothers began their superb series of black-and-white photographic portraits, which have had an unparalleled influence on perceptions of the English landscape. Bill Birkett's portrait takes us into the heart of the Scafell range, offering a unique view of the moods of the mountain.
€ 18,00
ISBN: 9780711227248
N° livre 66142
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A Year on Exmoor — BURTON, Adam

A Year on Exmoor

BURTON, Adam
Frances Lincoln
2010, 112pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition.
The national park of Exmoor straddles the counties of Somerset and Devon in the southwest of England. Covering over 260 square miles of countryside the landscape varies from rocky outcrops to grassy hills and farmland, stretching all the way to the Devon Coast. Offering such a diverse landscape Exmoor naturally attracts visitors from all over England and beyond throughout the year. These holidaymakers enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this beautiful and sometimes remote setting. As well as the empty and wild countryside, Exmoor accommodates several settlements including the picturesque villages of Porlock, Dulverton and Lynmouth. It is also famous for having its own native herds of Exmoor ponies that draw visitors in the hope that they may catch a glimpse of them. Adam Burton's spectacular photographs document Exmoor's changes through the seasons, from frosty valleys in pastel hues to deep wooded combes bursting with bluebells, from secluded bays and soaring cliff headlands to dazzling autumn displays of folliage, bracken and heather.
€ 14,00
ISBN: 9780711229792
N° livre 66141
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Landscapes of the Ribble — LATHAM, Andy

Landscapes of the Ribble

LATHAM, Andy
Frances Lincoln
2010, 112pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition.
Linking the two great northern counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire, the River Ribble flows through some of England's finest landscapes. From the dramatic Three Peaks country in the Yorkshire Dales, through the pastoral lushness of the Ribble Valley and out to the wide expanses of the estuary at Lytham, the scenery is never less than fascinating. Andy Latham's unique collection of photographs takes you on a visual journey from source to sea, exploring the history and rich natural beauty of this compelling landscape.
€ 14,00
ISBN: 9780711230286
N° livre 66140
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The Coasts of Devon — ENTRICAN, David

The Coasts of Devon

ENTRICAN, David
Frances Lincoln
2011, 112pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition.
From the stunning Jurassic coastline and the sheltered natural harbours of Dartmouth and Salcombe to the high exposed cliffs of North Devon around Hartland point, Ilfracombe and Lynton, Devon's coastline contains a vast and changing landscape. Golden beaches and exposed dunes, sheer cliffs and towering rock stacks, havens and headlands are all found in this photographic journey from the North to the South coast. Often photographed in the dramatic light of sunrise or sunset, David Entrican's spellbinding images show the Coasts of Devon from a fresh perspective.
€ 14,00
ISBN: 9780711225961
N° livre 66139
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A Year in the Life of South Cornwall — BEIGTON, Rob

A Year in the Life of South Cornwall

BEIGTON, Rob
Frances Lincoln
2010, 112pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition.
Cornwall is a holiday paradise known in summer to countless thousands of families, who taste the delights of sun, sea, sand, pasties and clotted cream. For most of the rest of the year the place returns to its sleepy laid-back self as the native people and new residents alike fall back into the rhythm of the seasons. In winter it is possible to walk the spectacular landscapes in complete solitude. This book is a journey through the seasons of South Cornwall in a collection of stunning specially commissioned photographs, from the quiet calm of villages in winter, to the spring flowers on the coastal path, to the hot gardens of summer and the rich colours of autumn. Along the way, thematic sections explore Cornwall's rich traditions of archaeology, sailing, fishing and smuggling.
€ 14,00
ISBN: 9780711228801
N° livre 66138
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A Year in the Life of the Welsh Marches — BRABBS, Derry

A Year in the Life of the Welsh Marches

BRABBS, Derry
Frances Lincoln
2007, 128pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition.
Stretching along the bordering counties with England - Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire - the Welsh Marches are made up of a mixture of mountains and moorlands, farms and wooded river valleys. The densest concentration of motte-and-bailey castles anywhere in England or Wales is to be found in this fine walking territory.
€ 14,00
ISBN: 9780711226357
N° livre 66136
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A Year in the Life of the Cotswolds — MOORE, Beata

A Year in the Life of the Cotswolds

MOORE, Beata
Frances Lincoln
2009, 112pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition.
Set in the heart of England's countryside, the Cotswolds occupies the area between Gloucester, Bath, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon. This area is a perfect blend of gentle rolling hills, plentiful archaeological sites and charming villages built from a local honey coloured limestone. In recognition of the beauty of this quintessentially English countryside, the area covering 790 square miles was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1966. Despite its popularity with tourists, the Cotswolds remains tranquil and serene. The perfect, traditional Cotswolds villages offer historic places, friendly pubs and craft shops. Most of the villages and smaller towns have survived unspoilt. Traditional museums like Corinium Museum in Cirencester, Cotswolds Museum in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucester Cathedral, Roman Baths, Sudeley Castle or Blenheim Palace are complemented by fabulous gardens of Westonbirt, Painswick, Batsford and Hidcote. The countryside with its gentle hills and open spaces is ideal for a variety of outdoor activities such as horse-riding, cycling, ballooning and walking, making the Cotswolds a dream place to live and visit. Beata Moore's glorious photographs show the charm of the Cotswolds through the seasons.
€ 12,00
ISBN: 9780711228597
N° livre 66134
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A Year in the Life of the Langdale Valleys (signed copy) — BIRKETT, Bill

A Year in the Life of the Langdale Valleys (signed copy)

BIRKETT, Bill
Frances Lincoln
2004, 112pp. Illustrated. Signed by the author. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In good condition.
Probably the best known and best loved of all Lakeland valleys is caught through the seasons in a series of photographs by noted climber, photographer and writer Bill Birkett. Over a hundred images, ranging from the grandeur of the great mountains surrounding the valley through the more mundane activities of the local farmers to the details of the spectacular prehistoric carvings and artefacts which are still extant, trace and record the subtle interplay of man and nature which characterise the peculiar beauty of the Lake District. This is an irresistible gift book for those who know and love the area.
€ 14,00
ISBN: 9780711224490
N° livre 66130
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