The british flora
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Title: the vegetative key to the british floratitle: the vegetative key to the british floracondition: goodbinding: paperbackproduct category: bookspublisher: john polandpublication date
23 €
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Excursion flora of the british isleseach month we recycle over 23 million books, saving over tonnes of books a year from going straight into landfill sitesbook condition:verygoodbook binding:hardbackauthor:clapham, a
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british flora gpo first day cover set of 6 stamps with clear cancels read more
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This book describes and illustrates in detail the 760 species of mosses currently known to occur in the british isles and incorporates the most up-to-date information available on classification and nomenclature, together with recent synonymsin addition to the species descriptions there are descriptions of families and genera and also introductory information on conservation, collection, preservation and examination of material, together with advice on using the keysoxfam shop kendal paperback in very good condition with clean pagesthe species descriptions provide information on frequency, ecology, geographical relationships and distribution, including information on protected species and those species at riskfor many species there are footnotes to aid identificationcorners of cover slightly worn; front cover slightly creasedprevious owner's name on half-titlethis second edition incorporates the very considerable advances in our knowledge of mosses made in the last quarter of the twentieth century and will provide a unique resource for all concerned with these fascinating organismssee oxfam website for delivery information read morean artificial key to genera provides the only workable comprehensive key published in the english language
19 €
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The english flora by sir james edward smith volumes 1-4 making it the complete setthe 5th book is the english flora of sir james edward smith by william jackson hooker volume 5 part 1 published in , a first editionour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storevolume 4 has noticeable splitting along the front gutter/spine as shown but the book is intact and firm*buyer please pay within 3 days* read morevolume 3 and 4 are second edition published in andare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease view the photos for further details! shipped tracked and insuredall published by london: longman, rees, orme, brown and green volumes 1 and 2 are both very rare 1st edition, both published incatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablepublished by london: longman, rees, orme, brown, green & longmanthe book corners are also rubbed and roundedthere is some foxing inside as can be expected due to the agesize 22 x 14 cm condition: the front and back covers of each book look the same and are all in the same good conditionspines are all intact, though are rubbed and shows fadingplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
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The english floravol i; xlv/371pp - 2nd edition vol ii; viii/ 470pp - 2nd edition vol iii; viii/512pp - 2nd edition vol iv; 373pp - 1th edition each volume with bibliography, complete description of the english flora with classification/ordering and idex of latin names and index of english names en a preface in vol i condition; some wear on the edges, pencil just left where it is, some spotting on begin and end papers, some water stains on top first pages of vol iv (see photo's for overall condition)our weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikia very nice collectible complete setcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablelondon, , printed for longman, rees, orme and green, printed by richard taylor complete series of 4 volumes, 8vo, 22x14 cm contemporary half calf on marbled decorative boards, spine with red morocco labels and gilt raised bands and floral decorationsplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
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The british empire collection was founded in (year of the diamond jubilee) by the order of the british empirethe british empire brooch gilbey jubilee collection silver award medal cthis is hallmarked silver gilt and enamelthe stated purpose of producing items inspired by the order were for wear or display by holders and medallists and by members of their familiesit was created by lady penelope gilbey, who was the daughter of the 4th earl of stradbroke£55 including uk post
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Unlike most other texts, 'a history of the british isles' is not just a history of englandfrom the earliest pre-history right up to the present day, this stirring account describes the astonishingly varied stages through which the british isles have passed to achieve their current identityproper weight is given to all four, often fractious, components of the british isles - england, ireland, scotland and wales - providing the reader with an admirably balanced and absorbing narrative of an extraordinary shared past see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop cheltenham jeremy black's vigorous and fascinating study tells the story of a group of islands, their peoples, and their remarkable impact on the rest of the world
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It is the autobiography of the british soldierwinner of impossible victories, cannon fodder for the western front, thin khaki line against hitler - wherever and whenever, the british soldier has done his duty - and morethis is the story of britain at war from the perspective of that manoxfam bookshop cheltenham from agincourt to waterloo, from dunkirk to the gulf war, and everywhere in between, one man has served in all these battlesthis is his storysee oxfam website for delivery information read morein a comprehensive series of first-hand accounts, this anthology offers a huge variety of views on the experience of war: from a letter written by oliver cromwell to the speaker of parliament, to a first world war's soldier's last letter home to his son, and a powerful description of what it was like to be on the sir galahad when it was hit by a missile in the falklands conflict of the 80s, right up to life as a soldier on the ground in basra
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Based on extensive archival research, the british people and the league of nations offers a vivid account of this popular league consciousness and in so doing reveals the vibrant character of associational life between the warsoxfam bookshop chelmsford in the decades following europe's first total war, millions of british men and women looked to the league of nations as the symbol and guardian of a new world order based on international co-operationembodied in the hugely popular league of nations union, this pro-league movement touched britain in profound waysforemost amongst the league societies, the union became one of britain's largest voluntary associations and a powerful advocate of democratic accountability and popular engagement in the making of foreign policysee oxfam website for delivery information read morefounded in to preserve peace between its member-states, the league inspired a rich, participatory culture of political protest, popular education and civic ritual which found expression through the establishment of voluntary societies in dozens of countries across europe and beyond
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Oxfam bookshop ilkley of all the military campaigns fought by the british during the 19th century, no area saw more conflict than the subcontinent of indiathe vast array of uniforms and dress worn by soldiers serving in india during this period is examined in detail, and extensive information is also provided on regimental colourssee oxfam website for delivery information read moredozens of encounters, both great and small, involved many of its races as either friends or foes of britain - indeed, it was not unusual for an area to furnish both ally and enemy at the same time! this volume covers the british, indian and anglo-indian troops who fought for the honourable east india company and britain over the varied landscape of what is present day afghanistan, india, pakistan and bangladesh, between the years and
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Set of hutchinson’s story of the british nation magazines ‘the first pictorial & authoritative history of the british peoples, from the earliest times to the present day’ edited by walter hutchinson full set of 52 magazines, printed fortnightly also includes printed summaries of each volume (13 magazines) from the early s good condition read more
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Great the british bed company 'the anniversary ortho pocket' mattress, size: 4ft6" double, mattress depth of around 26cm, british pocket springsair vents are situated on the side borders of the pocket sprung mattress allowing air to pass through the mattress freely reducing moisture, which keeps the mattress clean and freshfeatured with carry handlesplease look through the imagessuper soft quilted cover100% hypo allergenicas you know all our stock is second hand and this mattress does have some transit type markingsnew stock arrives every dayonly £99, follow us on facebook & instagram
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Redcoat the british soldier in the age of horse and muskettitle: redcoat the british soldier in the age of horse and musketcondition: used; good
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Full-color pages feature 24 full uniforms of the british infantryoxfam bookshop cheltenham superbly detailed illustrations make this the definitive source-book on the british infantry in the napoleonic wars and the perfect find for modelers, wargamers, historians, and re-enactors of the periodsee oxfam website for delivery information read morebrings to life a much acclaimed war
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Vintage map book of the british islesa map book of the british islespublished by macmillan & cointernall pages cleanthe cover is badly stained, front and rear
12 €
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Title: crisis of the british empire: turning points aftertitle: crisis of the british empire: turning points afterproduct category: bookslist price (msrp)condition: very good
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1 british empire stanley gibbons ltdpriced catalogue of stamps of the british empire thirty third edition published, london: stanley gibbons, hardback a great book for anyone who is a collector of stampsoxfam bookshop coventry partpages slightly yellowishsee oxfam website for delivery information read moretanning to endpapersin good condition, red boards have bumped corners and rubbed edges
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Oxfam bookshop west bridgford the air mails of the british isles (the story of their development from the venture of the great western railway in to the outbreak of the war with germany), by hthis cloth-bound hardback book is in good conditionthe pages on the inside are clean and free from any annotations  see oxfam website for delivery information read moreprivately printed in by the university press, aberdeenthe first couple of pages appear to have small amounts of water damage, but it is only very slight and the ink on the pages has not run, with the other pages in the book unaffectedthe pages themselves are an assortment of thick, high-quality paper for the written content, and glossy paper for the accompanying picturesthe cover has no signs of damage, aside from a bit of wear in the cornersthe edges of the pages do exhibit some discolouration, although it is only minimal, and the front and back end pages are slightly yellowed with age alsothe spine has some wear along the top and bottom, but this is minimalthe binding is still strong and intactstanley redgrove
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£25 the story of the british race by munro, john the history of england from the accession of james the second vol i lord macaulayselling these two old history books of england
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The first coinage of the british virgin islandsit is in near perfect condition, as can be seen from the photos! contact me with any questionsincludes all 6 coins (including $1 coin), the original box and piece of paper with information oncoin proof set minted at the franklin mint
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Other please contact?this mint reader digest complete atlas of the british isles st edfree postage within the ukplease see photographs as part of the description read morethe readers digest atlas is truly a piece of history) maps (part fold? the forward is by "admiral of the fleet the right honourable the earl mountbatten of burma kg" you will not find a better price for this item in this condition anywhereoriginal first edition in mint condition and comes in its original cardboard packaging box, which is in poor condition (see photographs) the book also comes with its original leaflets and cards and maps, which were placed as extras inside the book when purchased from readers digest back in
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45 €
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Go spy the land: being the adventures of ik8 of the british secret servicedispatched with royal mail 2nd classcondition is good
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Volume i contains a series of introductory chapters that provide a concise history of plant introductions to the british isles, a summary of all the principle cultivation processes and an explanation of the systems of botanical nomenclaturethis was formerly owned by wiltshire libraries, and has the usual stamps and markingsoxfam shop ulverston for the eighth edition every description has been corrected or rewritten where necessary and many entirely new ones have been includedthe concise descriptions are accompanied by details of distribution, history, distinctive characteristics and merits, and cultivationthe illustrations are entirely replanned, many taken specially for the volume a mass of accurate information is combined with an informal style to produce a blend of botanical description, horticulture and personal experience that is quite uniqueoriginal price £8 see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Oxfam bookshop carlisle a unique work of reference, this book is the first serious attempt to describe and illustrate the military badges of all the forces of the british empire involved in the great warthere are accounts of the badges worn by each unit of every country - australia, britain, canada, the colonies, india, new zealand and south africa - and a total of around badges are illustrated full size by first class photographs and line drawingsthe author has not simply identified each military formation by the title it held during the great war, but has shown when it originated and, when not disbanded, the manner in which it has been preparedpages are in good condition, boards are in good condition dust jacket is in good condition with some wear and tear see oxfam website for delivery information read morethis book is an invaluable aid to the serious collector and an essential work of reference for every dealer in militariathe result is a body of information that the military historian, too, will find of enormous valueit is, however, much more than a catalogue of military badgesthe description of each unit also includes mention of the theatres of war in which it was engagedthe illustrations include hundreds of badges not previously listed
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Oxfam bookshop hexham an acclaimed historian tells, for the first time, the full story of the conspiracy between the germans and the turks to unleash a muslim holy war against the british in india and the russians in the caucasusdrawing on recently opened intelligence files and rare personal accounts, peter hopkirk skillfully reconstructs the kaiser's bold plan and describes the exploits of the secret agents on both sides-disguised variously as archaeologists, traders, and circus performers-as they sought to foment or foil the uprising and determine the outcome of world war ipublished by kodansha international in , this paperback edition is in a good, used condition overallthere is a sticker at the foot of the spine and the cover shows some minor scratches and signs of shelf-wearthe page block appears to be clean and free from annotationsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Richard cowley's history of the british police charts its development from the anglo-saxon reeves to 'blunkett's bobbies' (community support officers), and, unlike most such accounts, does not focus on a specific area, but includes the whole countryoxfam original liverpool having expelled the norse invaders from his kingdom, alfred the great wanted to ensure that it remained peaceful and law-abidingwritten by a former police officer who is now archivist of northamptonshire constabulary, this is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the policing and crime in britainhe therefore appointed a shire reeve for each county, who was responsible for maintaining 'the king's peace' as the population grew, magistrates and parish constables would become the main weapons in the fight against crime, and, as the industrial revolution changed the nature of society, the organised constabularies that we know today began to evolve, most notably with robert peel's establishment of the metropolitan policesee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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The study specifically looks at the history of the british motor vehicle industry, its development from craft production, and the roots of the problems it was experiencing when this book was written inthe study emphasises the importance of the institutional context of the production process, including the labour contract, authority patterns, managerial structures, labour organisations, political ideology etctext pages have some tanning around the edgesfor understanding the process of technical changeoxfam bookshop lymington blue cloth hard covers with gilt titles on the spinedust jacket has slight discolouration around the edges of the frontsee oxfam website for delivery information read morethis book examines the links between production techniques and production institutions and how they influence the process of technical change
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Wallis, egyptian sculptures in the british museum, londonour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any store54 illustrationsthe images are in good condition‘fine reproductions of the most important of the larger egyptian sculptures in the museum’are you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableof few of the pages are looseevery image is preceded by a numbered page and the name of the imagethe cover has signs of useplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
29 €
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In the making of the british landscape, eminent historian, archaeologist and farmer, francis pryor explains how to read these clues to understand the history of our land and of how people have lived on it throughout timecovering both the urban and rural and packed with pictures, maps and drawings showing everything from how we can still pick out bronze age fields on bodmin moor to how the industrial revolution really changed our landscape, this book makes us look afresh at our surroundings and really see them for the first timefrom the suburban streets that still trace out the boundaries of long vanished farms to the norfolk broads, formed when medieval peat pits flooded, from the ceremonial landscapes of stonehenge to the spread of the railways - evidence of how man's effect on britain is everywhereoxfam bookshop ludlow this is the story of britain as it has been preserved in fields, roads, buildings, towns and villages, mountains, forests and islandssee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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