Hello ,
I have copies in stock
Mike Moore,
53 Vineyard Drive,
Newport,
Shropshire
TF10 7DF
please confirm your address and I wil have it ready
cheers
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "gerda pickin" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 6:21 PM
Subject: Re: Wallers Description of the Mines in Cardiganshire - New Book
> I would like a copy for my husband's birthday, if possible (20 November).
> If that is too short notice, Christmas will do. Where do I send the
money.
>
> Many thanks.
>
> Gerda Pickin (for John Pickin)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Moore" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 10:21 PM
> Subject: Wallers Description of the Mines in Cardiganshire - New Book
>
>
> Waller's Description of the Mines in Cardiganshire, David Bick , Card
cover
> 64pp ,landscape quarto size, colour photos and prints throughout.
>
>
>
> Three Centuries ago, the silver lead mines of Mid Wales were highly prized
> and after a rich discovery , the Company of Mine Adventurers was launched
in
> a fanfare of publicity to work them. In 1704 to aid the promotion, William
> Waller, the manager compiled his Description of the Mines in
Cardiganshire,
> with a series of maps and plans of the mines and smelting works. They were
> the first of their kind to be published and have long been regarded by
> Historians and Industrial Archaeologists as prime source material. To mark
> the tercentenary this volume contains a complete facsimile reprint of the
> original which is now very scarce. Also included are a number of
> supplementary colour photos, modern explanations written by David.
>
> The book reflects David's enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject. This is
> an excellent publication and one of the best I have seen for some time. I
> only received them today and had to read it immediately. This is genuinely
> great mining history publication and should sit with pride of place on
your
> bookshelf.
>
> Cost £9.99 plus £1.00 p&p from myself
>
> ( contact me directly if interested)
>
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