Search Results: the victoria history of the county by k j allison

Oxford University Press for the University of London Institute of Historical Research, London, 1969. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Near Fine Condition/Very Good. title page in red & black; b/w. photo. frontis.; volume contents list; lists of illustrations & of maps & plans; editorial note; members of East Riding of Yorkshire Victoria County History Committee; List of Classes of Documents in the Public Records Office used (with their class numbers); records of the Corporation of Kingston Upon Hull; notes on abbreviations; fold-out b/w. map of central Hull. This volume, the first to be published dealing with the East Riding, is entirely devoted to the City of Kingston upon Hull. Established as a 'new town' in the twelfth century, Hull has ever since been one of the leading ports in the kingdom, and particular attention is given here to its trade, shipping, and commerce. The Baltic trade gives a distinctive flavour to this story, which is diversified by whaling and… Read More

Oxford University Press, 1969. Hardcover. Small corner clipped from the front free endsheet, else light moisture stains to bottom edge of covers, else very good clean and sound condition / lightly soiled and chipped dust jacket which is now in a clear protective mylar sleeve. 9x12.25 inches, 498pp., illus.

Victoria County History, 1984. Hardcover. New. 257 pages. 12.27x8.62x1.00 inches.