Yorkshire: Past And Present from Rickaro Books Ltd

Leeds: Yorkshire Archaeological Society, 1926. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A fine copy of the complete Journal for 1929. Bound in green buckram. This issue contains: The Medieval Military Effigies of Yorkshire, The East Window of Holy Trinity, York, Ancient Heraldry in Yorkshire etc amongst other articles. 465pp. From the library of local… Read more about this item

London: Michael Joseph, 1987. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by the Author. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A first edition of this novel from the Yorkshire author. A fine copy in fine d/w..

Leeds: Leeds Art Collection Fund, 2005. Book. Fine. Hardback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. The definitive account of the Leeds Pottery. An essential reference tool for the scholar and collector. Volume II only illustrations in colour. This volume presents for the first time the history of Leeds Pottery from its foundation to closure. In addition the… Read more about this item

Wakefield: Privately Printed, 1939. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). Second Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A very good clean, unmarked copy. The second (the first was in two volumes), revised and enlarged edition of this local history classic, relating to the historic town of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The work is in two volumes profusely… Read more about this item

Wakefield: Wakefield Historical Publications, 2024. Book. Illus. by Brears, Peter. New. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A fine new copy of this latest publication from WHP. A well illustrated history of gingerbread and its relationship with Wakefield. Compiled by food historian Peter Brears, includes authentic recipes of various historic types. 26pp..

Horbury: Rock Villa Publications, 2006. Book. Very Good. Paperback. Signed by the Author. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A very good copy of this detailed history of the church at Horbury. Includes illustrations, a history of the township and information on the earlier medieval church. 51pp..

Wakefield : Wakefield Historical Publications, 2021. Book. Fine. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A fine new copy. John Smeaton considered the first British civil engineer, kept a Journal from 1760 to 1763 detailing the early years of construction of the navigation of the River Calder beyond Wakefield. The volume explores the background using primary source… Read more about this item

Winchester: Carriana Publishing, 2023. Book. New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A fine, new copy of this long-awaited volume of essays by the celebrated historian Dr Ivan Hall. John Carr of York (1723-1807) was one of the most prolific and significant architects of the eighteenth century, with an output of over 400 designs, most of… Read more about this item

Wakefield: Wakefield Civic Society, 2023. Book. New. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Landscape. A fine new copy of this illustrated guide to the Blue Plaques of Wakefield. 50pp..

Horbury: C.M. Cudworth, 2004. Book. Fine. Paperback. First Thus. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A fine new copy of this the second of the Christine Cudworth pictorial books on Horbury. 91 pp.

Horbury: Rickaro Books , 2003. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A fine copy. This is from the local historian, Norman Ellis who has produced a number of other books of postcards and photographs of areas in Yorkshire. Here we focus on the streets of the town of Ossett,… Read more about this item

Nottingham: Reflections of a Bygone Age, 2001. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Signed by the Author. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Postcards of Yorkshire railway stations, illustrating many that were closed. A presentation inscription signed by Norman Ellis..

Leeds: M.T.D Rigg Publications, 1991. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). Limited Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Limited edition bound with blue leather spine and gilt decoration, blue hand-marbled boards, bound by Smith Settle of Otley. Volume of postcards of the Wakefield district including Wakefield, Ossett, Horbury, Outwood, all linked with informative text. A handsome volume.… Read more about this item

Keyworth: Reflections of a Bygone Age, 1996. Book. Fine. Soft cover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A fine as new copy of this collection of images of Trams. A presentation inscription signed by Norman Ellis..

Ossett: Norman Ellis, 2002. Book. Fine. Soft cover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The first distinct account of the village of Outwood, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire. 48pp illustrated throughout. A very limited edition published by the author. A presentation inscription signed by Norman Ellis..

Leeds: M. T. D. Rigg Publications, 1992. Book. Fine. Soft cover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A fine copy of the North Riding illustrated. 64pp. Signed by Norman Ellis..

Keyworth: Reflections of a Bygone Age, 2006. Book. Fine. Paperback. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A fine as new copy of this collection of views of working scenes. A presentation inscription signed by Norman Ellis..

Ouchtree: Richard Stenlake Publishing, 1995. Book. Fine. Soft cover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A fine as new copy of this collection of railway views. A presentation inscription signed by Norman Ellis. 89pp..

Leeds: M.T.D Rigg Publications, 1991. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Volume one of postcards of the Wakefield district including Wakefield, Ossett, Horbury, Outwood, linked with informative text. The hardback edition of this now hard to find title. A handsome volume. A presentation inscription signed by Norman Ellis..

Keyworth: Reflections of a Bygone Age, 1994. Book. Fine. Paperback. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A fine copy of 'Yesterday's Yorkshire' series No. 1 with photography and illustrations throughout. A presentation inscription signed by Norman Ellis. 37pp.