Buy this book on-line HAMILTON-JENKIN**, A. K: : THE STORY OF CORNWALLLONDON.NELSON,1934. ISBN No ISBN.
UK,12mo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.VG++/VG-.No owner
inscrptn,no clip to dw/dj - unpriced.B/w scenic photographic [Tintagel Castle, by GIBSON-PENZANCE] illustrated upper wrap; publisher advert to rear,with minimal shelf-wear to edges but some light chipping with minimal loss to top edges; three corners with closed nicks/tears and minimscule loss.Both head+foot of dw/dj's spine/backstrip chipped with some loss - noticeably to foot,affecting publisher name - bottom half of font of first 3 letters missing.[Described hard but fair - basically 99% intact!]Top edge slightly dust-soiled and aged/darkened - as usual/
normal - fore-edge brighter,cleaner and minimally foxed/spotted;contents bright, tight,clean and virtually foxing-free.
Publisher's original,red cloth boards with bright,stamped gilt letters to upper board and to spine/backstrip and red+white map eps.UK,12mo HB+dw/dj,1st edn,iii-vpp+7- 149pp [paginated] includes b/w photograph frntis (Saltash Railway Bridge - built by Brunel - over the Tamar,)title page, contents list,10 chapters,37 b/w photographs/illus throughout the text,
bibliography and publisher's 2pp adverts to rear.
A fascinating story of Cornish life, manners,customs and achievements indispensable for every visitor to the Duchy.A book by a recognised authority who
can connect history with present day (then
1934) interests.The author also wrote
"The Cornish Miner", "Cornish Seafarers",
"Cornwall and the Cornish",and "Cornish Homes and Customs." Uncommon,1st edn and to find with dw/dj present.
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