W victor cook (34 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. ORIGINAL 1990 PUBLICATION; Softcovers; ex-library; spine reinforced w/ tape; missing rear pocket (but the large folded map is present; COMPLETE for this publication); o/w contents in very good condition. Book.

Condizione: Very Good. 1st edition. Cloth, VG. viii+232pp, b/w frontis, 15 b/w plates ( image on the plate called for opposite p224 is in fact on the plate opposite p213 ), text illustration, occasional marginal foxing, long gift inscription on the endpaper, a nice copy. Historical, topographical & architectureal survey of Sussex. 425 grams. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A good condition copy. No jacket. Moderate scuffing to boards edges and spine. Contents heavily tanned but overall a good clear book.…

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Former library book. This book is severely edgeworn. Shows more than the usual amount of shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.…

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. Green cloth boards with black titles and frame to spine and front, 190 x 140 mm approx. 320 pp. First Edition 1932. The author most noted for his factual books on Sussex and the poem Sussex won't be druv. here incorporates his knowledge of the county into an historical novel. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Good/ Good (Book- shelf fading to extremities, hint of foxing to fore and bottom edges of book block, discreet impressed original book seller seal to free front end paper- A Garret Chichester. Mild offset browning bands to free end papers. Binding sound with no cracks to end papers. Dust Jacket- white to spine tanned, moderate shelf rubbing and price clipped. No other notable defects to book or jacket).…

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Reprint. In the thirteenth century, when ships from the Cinque Ports ventured all along the coasts of Europe, even into the pirate-infested Mediteranean, Rye was at the height of its prosperity and importance. The Ryers who, as Brethren of the Ports, were traditional Keepers of the Keys of England, staunchly upheld their ancient rights and privileges, and fought for the side which, to them, stood for justice and freedom. But this book is realy the story of one of Rye's most famous captains, Garth Aylwin, and his love for Rosamund, daughter of Roger Farr, Baliff of Rye. Slight foxing to edge. Slight mark to front cloth. Slight wear and tear to D/J.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good +. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Heavy foxing on a few pages. Gift inscription.

hardback, 8vo, viii,232pp, illustrated, edges browned, slight foxing, front free endpaper removed, text clean and sound, green cloth, rubbed at spine ends, Good condition / no dustwrapper.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First edition. Near fine with an ink notation on the front endpaper, in a very good dustwrapper with light wear at the spine ends and along the edges of the spine.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition, hardback, 288pp, owner's name on endpaper, flyleaf torn out, foxing on fore-edges, text clean and sound, red cloth, Good condition in frayed and price-clipped dustwrapper.

Not dated, no edition stated; might be the 1st edition of 1919, which according to the British Library was undated. 303pp. Inscribed by a donor in 1944 but looks quite a lot earlier. A reading copy only; blue boards stained and grubby; brown lettering on spine worn. Some scattered foxing. Loss to upper corner of rear free endpaper. Used - Acceptable. Poor hardback.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Green cloth boards with black titles to spine and upper board. 215 x 145 mm approx. viii + 232pp. Frontis line drawing + 13 other illustrations by George Fossick as called for + 6 b/w photos. Undated [1920] Cook's book on Sussex which presents in a popular and readable form a consecutive historical account of the county, embracing both ascertained fact and picturesque legend. VG (Book- mild shelf rubbing to cloth- colour loss only and slight rippling where cloth has lifted from boards. No notable shelf soiling. Previous owner name in ink to reverse of frontis. Binding sound withn no other notable defects). Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale. GEORGE FOSSICK (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. Undated but 1948 from other bibliographic sources. Some edge wear and rubbing to top and bottom of largely turquoise jacket and spine, corners and folds slightly rubbed, not price clipped (8s 6d), no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg+ copy for its age. 216pp. A novel of the Viking invasions, by forgotten Sussex author William Victor Cook.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Vii + 232pp, illustrated, bound in green cloth, ffep browned . With a chapter on sussex architecture by O H Leeney; Octavo. Illustrated by George Fossick (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. H/B red cloth bds, VG+, corners a little bumped, bright white lettering to spine, clipped d/w, Good+, a little edgewear, rubbing on leading edges, small chip and 2 v. sm closed tear at front nr spine, cover illustrated by S G Hulme Beaman, contents clean and tight, '3d' written on fep in corner. A nice copy of this abridged edition set in 13th century Rye. A story of romance, piracy and adventure.…

Condizione: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original leaf green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 318 printed pages of text. Shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, foxing to the page edges, tan age spots to the end papers and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. LITERATURE 1926-1945.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fair. 1st Edition. jacket is worn, torn and chipped. tanning. ownership stamp and sticker. light edge wear on boards. fairly good copy.[S.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'The Keys of England' is a sweeping historical adventure set against the rugged backdrop of the English coastline during the medieval era. Written by W. Victor Cook, the narrative follows a tale of intrigue, loyalty, and the defense of the realm through the legendary Cinque Ports. As the strategic 'keys' to the kingdom's safety, these coastal towns become the stage for a dramatic struggle where the fate of the nation hangs in the balance.The story captures the essence of early 20th-century historical romance, blending atmospheric descriptions of the English landscape with a fast-paced plot involving high stakes and chivalry. Cook masterfully weaves together elements of maritime life and political tension, providing readers with a vivid window into a bygone age of sail and sword. With its focus on the guardianship of the English Channel and the bravery of those tasked with its protection, 'The Keys of England' remains a compelling example of classic historical fiction. This work offers an engaging exploration of national identity and the timeless themes of duty and courage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardback. Condizione: G++. G++ Pc DW. 1st Edition.

First Edition. 1st edition, 1951. Small patch of colour loss to red cloth on rear board with small stains on reverse side of dust jacket; otherwise a clean, tidy copy in tight binding. Dust jacket lightly edge worn. Used - Good. Good hardback in Good dust jacket Used - Good. Good hardback in Good dust jacket.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'The Keys of England' is a sweeping historical adventure set against the rugged backdrop of the English coastline during the medieval era. Written by W. Victor Cook, the narrative follows a tale of intrigue, loyalty, and the defense of the realm through the legendary Cinque Ports. As the strategic 'keys' to the kingdom's safety, these coastal towns become the stage for a dramatic struggle where the fate of the nation hangs in the balance.The story captures the essence of early 20th-century historical romance, blending atmospheric descriptions of the English landscape with a fast-paced plot involving high stakes and chivalry. Cook masterfully weaves together elements of maritime life and political tension, providing readers with a vivid window into a bygone age of sail and sword. With its focus on the guardianship of the English Channel and the bravery of those tasked with its protection, 'The Keys of England' remains a compelling example of classic historical fiction. This work offers an engaging exploration of national identity and the timeless themes of duty and courage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Original autograph signature of British author, W. Victor Cook written in vintage fountain pen ink on a 4Ó x 3Ó piece of paper. Fine. W. Victor Cook is the author of The Keys of England - a Romance of Sussex, Will o' the Weald, Axes Against England, Treason Under Seal, Adventure Under Arms - Based on the Romantic Life-Story of Captain "Pocahontas" Smith, etc.…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. First American edition. A little sunning at the spine, else near fine in an about very good, price-clipped dustwrapper (with art by Karl S. Woerner) with some edgewear and several small chips and tears. Historical romance set in medieval England.…

Condizione: Very Good. First edition. Hardback. Original red cloth slightly marked with slight fading to spine, slight foxing to prelims and fore-edge, otherwise very good. Presentation stamp to title page and pencil notes to rear prelims. No dust jacket.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.