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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the history of church bells in England, exploring their craftsmanship, design, and the rituals surrounding them. The author delves into the world of bell founders and foundries, revealing the intricate processes of casting and tuning these monumental instruments. From the bustling bell foundries of Salisbury to the ancient traditions of Gloucester, the book vividly paints a picture of the skilled artisans who shaped the soundscape of English churches for centuries. The author also examines the evolution of bell hanging, tracing the transition from simpler chiming techniques to the complex art of change ringing. This exploration sheds light on the technical innovations that allowed bells to become not just tools for announcing services but also instruments for musical expression. Through meticulous research of bell inscriptions and historical records, the author uncovers the stories embedded within these ancient objects, revealing how they reflected the social and religious values of their time. This book offers a unique perspective on English history, revealing how the seemingly mundane object of the church bell played a significant role in shaping the cultural landscape of the nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardback. Condizione: G++. Condizione sovraccoperta: No DW. 1st Edition. Clean tight unmarked text. All plates have the small old library stamp of "C Library Halifax".All plates present (as called or) but not at pages specified in list. Library label over earlier bookplate on front pastedown. Old half leather and marbled boards. Spine is lettered in gold with title and a shelf number.Remains of label at base. Edges od covers and spine worn. Front cover holding well by strings. Book is in good double plus condition with noticeable signs of wear and/or age.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1875 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 50 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 50 Language: English.