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8 Choice Views of Winchester 8 pages. This is a very attractive photographic view book of old Winchester. There are 8 named pleasing sepia plates showing different views of the city. It is undated but is C1900. Very good condition in original brown card covers. Reduced postage on this item. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5091 |
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A Genealogical Account of the Family of Bisshop or Bishop 69 pages. Heavy quality paper. Nicely illustrated with several striking Coats of Arms, several detailed pedigrees. All edges gilt. This is a splendidly produced, privately printed family history, the full title being "A Genealogical Account of the Family of Bisshop or Bishop erst of Tillington Court, Co. Hereford, Lords of the Manors of Holway and In-Park, Co. Dorset, and of South Warnborough, Co. Hants, etc.". Superb original rich red cloth gilt hardback binding with bevelled edges. The condition is superb - it would be impossible to find a better copy. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5102 |
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120 pages. Excellent black and white photographic plates throughout together with good supporting text. Packed with nostalgic mamories of the town of Bolton. Very good+ in attractive pictorial paper covered boards. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5454 ISBN : 1903204372 |
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This is volume III in the Chetham Society First Series and consists of the text of a performance at Chester on St George's Day, 1610 (+ notes). Partly unopened. Very slight wear at edges of binding otherwise near very good in original blind stamped decorative cloth binding. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 4895 |
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Chetham Miscellanies Vol. II 37 + 28 + 30 + 146 + 8 pages. This is volume XXXVII in the Chetham Society First Series. Packed with useful information from original sources. The major portion of this book is devoted to a History of the Ancient Chapel of Denton by the Reverend John Booker. This includes fine engravings, family pedigrees and a wealth of other information. Also includes a paper on the Cokeye Moore dispute between of the Lords of the Manors of Middleton and Radclyffe. Largely unopened. Some foxing of end papers and slight wear and marking of covers (not serious) otherwise very good in original blind stamped decorative cloth binding. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 4915 |
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Chetham Miscellanies Vol. III 84 + xviii + 46 + 9 + 8 + 15 +8 + 43 pages + a good folding map of Manchester AD 1650. This is volume LVII in the Chetham Society First Series. Contains a lengthy paper on the South Lancashire dialect, information on Cokersand Abbey, the Pole Book for Manchester 1690, etc.. Packed with useful information from original sources. A little damage to very top edge of spine and front and rear inner hinges parting. Evidence of old bookplate having been removed from front pastedown. Good+ in original blind stamped decorative cloth binding. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 4926 |
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Chetham Miscellanies Vol. IV v + 28 + vi + 31 + iv + 4 + 80 pages. This is volume LXXXIII in the Chetham Society First Series. Contains a lengthy (80 pp) history of Warrington Friary by William Beamont. Packed with useful information from original sources. Largely unopened. Very good in original blind stamped decorative cloth binding. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 4939 |
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History of Westbury White Horse 7 pages + good black and white frontispiece depicting the Westbury White Horse. The pages are somewhat browned and the original covers little darkened. Quite a scarce item. Sometime in the past this pamphlet has been vertically folded (not a problem). Good+. Reduced postage on this item (UK). Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5202 |
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Skelmersdale and Eastern Parishes Local Plan 143 pages, typescript, including numerous maps and 2 large folding maps in pockets at the rear. A related card fact sheet and a lengthy report from a local newspaper are loosely inserted. Attractive original textured card covers. Very good+. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 4674 |
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Victorian Oldham in Pictures 43 pages. This book makes use of a selection of black and white Victorian photographs from Oldham Local Studies and Archives together with some splendid coloured Victorian paintings of the town. Attractive pictorial card covers. Fine condition. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488. Bookseller reference : 4960 ISBN : 0902809954 |
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120 pages. First edition. Very well illustrated throughout with splendid black and white photographic plates + supporting text. Gives a very vivid picture of life in Bolton in the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Almost new condition. In original pictorial paper covered boards. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5229 ISBN : 1903204372 |
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Borough of Mossley Jubilee Souvenir 1855 - 1935 1st edition. 88 pages. Well illustrated in black and white with many good portraits of notable local people. Many lists of names and a detailed chronology of the history of Mossley. This is the de luxe version handsomely bound in watered silk (?) with ornate gilt work incorporating the Mossley crest, on front cover. A really nice item. Very good+. Reduced postage on this item. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5414 |
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Parish Register 1774 - 1837 soft covers Bookseller reference : 38 |
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Campaign Choruses Volumes 1, 2 and 3 Different pre-war editions. 3 individual volumes containing 36 + 57 + 39 hymns. In original card covers which show some signs of wear and some old Sellotape marks - not serious. Good/very good. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5005 |
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Centenary Celebrations at Rossall School 1947 81 pages + magnificent multi folding panoramic photograph of Old Rossallians assembled for the centenary celebrations (these are all listed in the latter part of the book). Excellent black and white plates. Includes a loosely inserted somewhat darkened signed menu for the centenary dinner (29 signatures) and a programme for the centenary concert. Handsome burgundy cloth gilt binding with school crest on front cover. The plain dust wrapper is chipped and creased and in poor condition but the book is a very good bright copy. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 4847 |
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City of Winchester Official Guide 68 pages + 32 pages of local adverts + detailed map + extra folding map loosely inserted. Well produced and illustrated throughout with black and white plates. Attractive pictorial card covers. Bookseller reference : 4159 |
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County Borough of Rochdale Year Book 1950 111 pages + index including lots of good local adverts. Everything you could wish to know about the Lancashire mill town of Rochdale in 1950. Nicely produced in pictorial embossed card covers. Very good. Reduced postage on this item. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5168 |
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Crompton Urban District Official Guide and Traders' Directory 1959 176 pages. This is an official guide and traders' directory for Crompton, Lancashire with good folding map. Very detailed with lots of good local adverts. Pictorial soft covers showing slight signs of wear. Spine has been neatly covered with a strip of black bookcloth - nicely done. Reduced postage on this item. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5151 |
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184 pages. Lavishly illustrated in colour throughout. Gives an interesting picture of the domestic scene in 1983. Very comprehensive. In very good+ original coloured card covers. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5362 |
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64 pages including lots of good adverts (mainly textile industry) and large double page map. This was produced to celebrate the Coronation in 1953. Attractively done with pleasing armourial coloured card covers. Small faint dealer stamp on front end paper and one or two small marks on rear cover (not serious) otherwise very good. Reduced postage on this item. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5169 |
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Parish Register Baptisms1614-1812 and Marriages 1621-1812. 258 pages including index. Unopened and in original paper covers. Very good. Bookseller reference : 3801 |
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24 pages. Very good maps and several attractive black and white plates. This is an illustrated history of the village of Lower Hartshay in Derbyshire. Quite scarce. In original attractive pictorial covers. Reduced postage on this item. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5252 |
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Parish Register 1639 - 1837 soft covers Bookseller reference : 48 |
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1st edition. 32 pages. The subtitle is : "Into the Highways and Byways". Well written and attractively illustrated with excellent black and white photographic plates. Pictorial card covers. Very good. Bookseller reference : 4501 |
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Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire Volume 143 1st edition. This is volume 143 in the Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire series, published for the year 1993. 8vo. 253 pages including index. Contains several interesting articles including Sir James Whitelocke, toryismin early Victorian Liverpool, Abraham Hume and public health in Merseyside. Very good+ in original very bright red cloth gilt binding. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5363 |
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Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire Volume 144 1st edition. This is volume 144 in the Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire series, published for the year 1994. 8vo. 216 pages including index. Contains several interesting articles including Cheshire Cheese and Ormskirk Parish. Spine very slightly faded otherwise very good+ in original bright red cloth gilt binding. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5281 |
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HOLY TRINITY KING'S COURT YORK Parish Register 1813 -1837 soft covers Bookseller reference : 56 |
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Parish Register bap. 1542 - 1659 marr. 1542 -1644 soft covers V.G. Bookseller reference : 2865 |
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Parish Register marr. 1659 - 1702 bur. 1543 - 1659 soft covers Bookseller reference : 10 |
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Parish Register 1659-1725. 308 pages including index. Unopened and in original paper covers. Very good. Bookseller reference : 3803 |
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Humber Yawl Club 1950 Year Book 52 pages including lengthy detailed list of members and their boats. Very nicely produced in embossed card covers bearing attractive sailing illustration on the front. This is a very detailed insight into the activities of the Yawl Club in the previous year. Charming, traditional presentation. Very good condition. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 4821 |
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83 pages. This book deals with Oldham from the 1880s to the 1930s. An excellent selection of black and white plates depicts the residents, the buildings and the general scenery of the town and its surroundings. Very well produced. Attractive pictorial card covers. Fine condition. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488. Bookseller reference : 4961 ISBN : 0902809571 |
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71 pages including potted biographies of some of the contributors. This book contains a series of poems by different authors which were published in the magazine Lancashire Life. There are good illustrations throughout by Harry Barker and an attractive image on the front cover by William Geldart. A nice item! Very good in original red card covers. There is an inscription on the front end paper. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 4870 |
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Parish Register 1600 - 1837 soft covers Bookseller reference : 1056 |
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Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society Centenary Celebration 1843 - 1943 44 pages. Numerous excellent black and white photographic plates including a splendid image of Victoria House, London, used as frontispiece. Very nicely produced in attractive textured paper covered boards which have a few marks, not serious. Name and address neatly inscribed on front end paper. Very good. Reduced postage on ths item. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5459 |
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Loretto School Roll of Honour 1939-45 61 pages + 8 page Memorial Service account (28th July 1946). Quite a scarce item. Contains details of the fallen together with portraits in black and white, where available, mainly 4 to a page. Attractive red cloth gilt binding with crest on the front cover. Very good apart from some fading at the spine. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 4779 |
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Parish Register 1619 - 1768. 332 pages. In original soft covers which are slightly browned. Very good. Bookseller reference : 3974 |
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Parish Register 1597 - 1812. 138 pages. Unopened and in original soft covers. Very good+. Bookseller reference : 3843 |
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Reprint C1952. 22 pages + 3 interior plans of premises. In this reprint of a 1951 original the artist's impressions have been replaced by actual photographic plates. Original attractive pictorial card covers. Very good+. Reduced postage on this item. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488. Bookseller reference : 5079 |
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Memories of Middleton Issue 5 53. pages. Quaint memories of old Middleton by various residents of the township. Some poetry but mainly in prose. Some nice illustrations. In original pictorial card covers. Very good+. Reduced postage on this item.Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5126 |
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Memories of Middleton Issue 8 55 pages. Quaint memories of old Middleton by various residents of the township. Some poetry but mainly in prose. Some nice illustrations. In original pictorial card covers. Very good+. Reduced postage on this item. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 4773 |
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First edition. Quite substantial. Very well illustrated throughout with splendid black and white photographic plates + supporting text. Gives a very vivid picture of life in Bolton in the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Very good+. In original pictorial soft covers. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5230 ISBN : 190046313X |
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Parish Register 1654 - 1812. 74 pages. Unopened and in original soft covers. Very good. Bookseller reference : 3830 |
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Official Programme of the Royal Visit to Bradford May 4th, 1904 1st edition, 1904. 8vo. 9 pages. This is the official programme of the Royal visit to Bradford by the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1904. The contents detail every aspect of the visit, with names and times, etc. The soft covers are splendidly attractive in colour and gilt and include a black and white vignette of the Town Hall. The covers are as bright and unworn as the day they were printed. Fine condition. Reduced postage on this item (light weight). Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5286 |
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Oldham Remembered : Oldham in the 1960s and 1970s 60 pages depicting Oldham in the 1960s and 70s. A splendid selection of evocative black and white plates. Attractive pictorial card covers. Fine condition. Reduced postage on this item. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488. Bookseller reference : 5164 ISBN : 0902809970 |
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Parish Register 1538 - 1837 soft covers Bookseller reference : 39 |
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Parish Register 1570-173. 229 pages including index. Unopened and in original paper covers rather browned especially on spine. Very good. Bookseller reference : 3837 |
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Penistone Almanack 1984 The Diary of a Pennine Market Town 88th edition. 168 pages. Lots of good local adverts. Illustrated in black and white. Packed with names and information relating to Penistone including births, marriages and deaths - an absolute mine of facts and figures. Attractive yellow pictorial card covers. Very good+. Reduced postage on this item. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488 Bookseller reference : 5418 |
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Parish Register Marriages 1567 - 1812 + Baptisms 1571-1812 + Burials 1576-1812. 198 pages. Unopened and in original paper covers somewhat browned at edges otherwise very good. Bookseller reference : 3811 |
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Parish Register bap. & bur. 1669 - 1813 marr. 1669 - 1753 soft covers Bookseller reference : 30 |
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