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No Returns, most books are in near-mint condition, they have been lying in several warehouses and some are slightly worn or the paperback covers are somewhat bent. The Pound Sterling Price is listed (£1= $1.65). Email Balogh International to order any of these books. If you would like more information on any of these titles, just email us. Shipping for the first book is $10.00, each additional book is $1.50 Stateside. The subjects of the books include, archeology, art, biology, history, travel, monuments, social studies, royality, portraiture.

Botany

Flora of Glamorgan. AE Wade, et al. 1994. 380 pp., some color, distribution maps. paperback. ISBN 0 11 310046 9. list price £29.95 ($50.00). our price $30.00

The historic gardens of Wales :an introduction to parks and gardens in the history of Wales. E. Whittle. 1992. 80 pp. many color photos. paperback. ISBN 011 701578 4. list price £6.95 ($11.50) our price $7.00

A taxonomic monograph of the genus Aglaia Lour. (Meliacae). Kew bulletin additional series 16. C.M. Pannell. 12/1992. viii, 379 pp., many line figures and maps. ISBN 0 11 250067 6. paperback. list price £60 ($99.00). our price $50.00

Wild orchids of Scotland. Allan, Brian. 1993. Discover the little-known wealth of Scotland's wild orchids. All twenty-eight species are described in detail and illustrated with superb colour photographs. Up-to-date distribution maps and a comprehensive field key supplemented with fine line drawings should prove essential tools for professional botanists and amateur naturalists alike. In the chapters on biology, habitats and conservation the authors have combined their several areas of botanical expertise to present a complete picture of this elusive and fascinating group of plants. Specially commissioned pictures were taken over three orchid seasons and there is a chapter on the photographic techniques used to capture the fragile beauty of these orchids in their sometimes remote and often threatened habitats. This outstanding book from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh will appeal to all orchid enthusiasts, botanists, naturalists, and everyone who enjoys the countryside and wild flowers. [10], 135p.  ISBN 0 11 494246 3. list price £24.95 ($42.00) our price $25.00

Travel, Heritage & History

stirling.jpg (7008 bytes)25 walks- each $8.00 (original price £6.95-£16.50) set of all 17 guides $100.00- photos and trails, usually around 70-120 pp. HMSO Walking Books are practical guides and attractive souvenirs. Written by experienced authors, they can be used with confidence. The carefully selected local walks are accompanied by easy to use maps and colour photographs. For example, The Trossachs describes 25 walks in the rugged and beautiful area between Aberfoyle and Loch Lomond. The scenery embraces ancient woodlands, quiet glens and peaceful lochsides. The walks visit many places of local interest, including Loch Katrine, immortalised by Sir Walter Scott and Balquhidder in Rob Roy country. The Cotswolds book describes 25 walks in varied countryside, from Bath in the south to Edge Hill in Warwickshire, 112km (70 miles) further north; and from spectacular scarp views in the west to gentle streams and pastures in the east. Man's use of the underlying stone has produced an architectural style and unity in the villages and towns. Within a 5000-year history, you will find iron age hillforts, Roman roads, medieval monasteries, grand mansions and humble cottages, plus a wealth of wildlife and interest in the way the land is used today.

Oxfordshire to Buckinghamshire. Exploring England's heritage. Murray, Catherine. 1994. The four counties of Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire lie in a gentle landscape whose history by and large has been a peaceful one. Its modest farms, villages and parish churches are witness to enduring traditions and the pattern of everyday life. Stability also means wealth, and the region abounds in imposing country houses, well-endowed educational foundations and prosperous market towns. In this beautifully illustrated guide, the author brings a discerning eye to the whole panorama of the region's heritage, from the glories of Oxford, Blenheim and Windsor to the mysterious White Horse at Uffington and the eye-catching stone stripes of Rushton Triangular Lodge. Industrial history is represented by the bridges and tunnels of the Grand Union Canal and the mills and factories of Witney and Northampton, while the medieval barn at Great Coxwell and the ancient church at Brixworth are extraordinary survivals from a very different era. This guidebook shows how much there is to discover and enjoy in a seemingly familiar landscape. x, 126p. ISBN: 0 11 300030 8. £10.95- $11.00

Yorkshire to Humberside. Exploring England's heritage. Hatcher, Jane. 1994, reprint 1997. The counties of North, South and West Yorkshire, Cleveland and Humberside form a region of great diversity, characterised by its long coastline, the rolling country of its hills and dales, its industrial conurbations and its wild moorland spaces. But the region has maintained a sense of integrity which seems as much a state of mind as a geographical or administrative reality. From Rudston Monolith to Skidby Windmill, from Wharram Percy to the Humber Bridge, from the abbeys of Riveaulx and Fountains to the industrial village of Saltaire, and frequently returning to the abundant heritage of York - this elegantly illustrated book guides the reader through a wide range of sites and settlements which bear testimony to the region's rich history. x, 123 pp. ISBN 0 11 300026 X. £10.95- $11.00

Dorset to Gloucestershire. Exploring England's heritage. Robertson, Martin. 1992. reprint 1997. The five English counties of Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire bear impressive witness to the full range of human history, but the past is not always what it seems. How much of what we see is 'original' and how much have successive ages, not least our own, made them? This guide provides a discriminating view of the buildings, monuments, parks and gardens of the region. x, 123 pp.; ISBN 0 11 300028 6. £10.95- $11.00

Cumbria to Northumberland. John Weaver, English Heritage. 1992. x, 133 pp. ISBN 0 11 300029 4. £10.95- $11.00

Hertfordshire to Norfolk. Judith Cligman & Nigel Crowe, English Heritage. 1994. x, 123. ISBN 0 11 300045 6. £10.95- $11.00

London, Exploring England's heritage. Harwood, Elain. 1991. This guide invites readers to take a fresh and thoughtful look at architecture in the British capital. The authors have made a personal choice of some two hundred London buildings ranging from Gothic churches and Tudor palaces to an Edwardian eel and pie shop and a 1950's bus garage. Some are familiar monuments, others are little known, but all are a distinctive part of London's rich heritage. A rewarding read whether in the home or hotel or in the streets of the capital.. viii, 267. ISBN 0 11 300032 4. £10.95- $11.00

Exploring the Edinburgh to Glasgow Canals: (the Union Canal, the Forth & Clyde Canal), Brown, Hamish. 1997. The canals linking Edinburgh and Glasgow are not only fascinating historical monuments, but they offer an ever-growing opportunity for recreational activity, whether on the water, enjoying the rich wildlife, walking the tow-paths, exploring the surrounding areas or simply making the most of this swathe of rural tranquility in the heart of Scotland. This guide is packed with information about what to see and do, be it dawdling along a small section for an hour or two, or rising to the challenge of walking city to city over several days. 106, many color photos. ISBN 0 11 495735 5. £8.99- $9.00

A guide to ancient and historic Wales :Dyfed. Sian Rees, Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments. 1992. x, 241 pp. ISBN 0 11 701220 3. £11.95- $12.00

Other titles

Arthur's seat and Holyrood Park. A visitor's guide. CR Wickham-Jones. 1996. At the heart of Edinburgh lies Holyrood Park and the craggy mountain known as Arthur's Seat. This mountain has strong religious connections and Royal favor. This guide explores the natural and human past, uncovers the rich geology and archeological monuments, as well as its intriguing history. Over the past 10,000 years many people have used the mountain as seen by the traces of their existence: from hill-top defences to 19th century shepherds' cottages. 63 pp. many color photos. paperback. ISBN 0 11 495746 0. £4.95- $5.00

Courage remembered :the story behind the construction and maintenance of the Commonwealth's military cemeteries and memorials of the wars. T.A. Edwin Gibson & G. Kingsley Ward, Great Britain Commonwealth War Graves Commission. xv, 282 pp. 8 pp plates. ISBN 0 11 772684 2. £9.95- $10.00

Creating a good impression :300 years of the Stamp Office and stamp duties. H. Dagall, The Stamp Office. 1994. 8, 122 pp. ISBN 0 11 641418 9. £19.95- $20.00 hardcover

Cromwell Tank. Vehicle history and specification. Tank Museum. 1983. The cromwell was one of the most important British tanks of WWII. This book shows what made these tanks tick. The text is taken from the original handbook which describes every detail from the Rolls-Royce Meteor engine to the Christie suspension, driving techniques to gunnery controls. This is supplemented by a concise historical survey, scale drawings and original photos. 95 pp., many figures. paperback. ISBN 0 11 290403 3. £5.95- $6.00

Dundee on Record. Images of the past. 1992. This lavishly illustrated book brings together a selection of photos and drawings depicting the rich built heritage of Dundee. The illustrations have been drawn mainly from the collections of the National Monuments Record of Scotland. Dundee has long been known as the home of the jute industry in Britain, an association which has endowed the city with much impressive industrial architecture, best symbolized by the remains of Camperdown works, with its lofty brick chimney- Cox's stack- and by the grandiose "jute palace" homes of the magnates of the industry. 74 pp., many B&W photos. paperback. ISBN 0 11 494208 0. £8.95- $9.00

Eastward. A history of the Royal Air Force in the Far East, 1945-1972. David Lee. 1984. This book, well supported with maps in both color and B&W, traces the development of Britain's defence policy as it affected the Far East during those years, and pays particular attention to the campaigns in Malaya and Borneo. Emphasis is given to the important part played by the Commonwealth air forces, notably those of Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia. 280 pp, some B&W photos and figures. hardcover. ISBN 0 11 772354 1. £5.95- $6.00

Edward VII, Image of an era. Dana Bentley-Cranch. 1992. During his long years as Prince in waiting for the throne, Edward perfected the art of  royal public appearances. He travelled all over the world and forged unique relationship with his future subjects. The birth of photography, almost simultaneous to his own, helped to disseminate his image. He became the first British monarch to have his whole life, from shy young boy to dignified and careworn King, recorded by the camera. Although he only served 9 years as monarch, he became one of the most popular and well-known of the British monarchs. We are shown the glittering Edwardian society which he created from within the entrenched Victorianism. 160 pp., many B&W photos. paperback. ISBN 0 11 290508 0. £10.95- $11.00

The end of the War in Europe 1945. Gill Bennett editor. 1996. Based on the proceedings of a conference held at St Antony's College, Oxford, 4-6 April 1995 - Second World War: End (1945): Histories. xxii, 251 pp. ISBN 0 11 702035 4. £30.00- $30.00 hardcover

Excavations at York Minster, Vol. 1 From Roman fortress to Norman cathedral. Derek Phillips, Brenda Heywood
M.O.H. Carver editor, Great Britain Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1995. 2 parts to volume 1 set, supplied in shrinkwrapped slip case - York Minster: Excavations. ISBN 0 11 300001 4. 2 vols. xxii, 658 pp. £100.00- $99.00 hardcover

Fair Isle Archeology. The archeology of an island community. JR Hunter. 1996. From a consideration of field monuments, the book then follows the chronological pattern of later settlement, embracing the diversity of animal husbandry, boat construction, post-medieval fields and WWII military remains. With an additional chapter on water mills, there are over 750 sites recorded. 280 pp., some B&W photos. paperback. £19.95- $20.00

Family and friends. A regional survey of British portraiture. Andrew Moore. 1992. This book presents a fascinating picture of provincial and metropolitan patronage from Holbein and his contemporaries to present day commissions. The interplay of court and civic patronage, family ties and friendships, and national and social politics all contributed to the region's development. This book includes 6 essays by subject specialists, the catalog to the exhibition (Norwich Castle Museum) and a fully illustrated appendix of the Norwich Civic Portrait collection, one of the finest in Britain. This includes examples from Nicholas Hilliard, Anthony van Dyck, Peter Lely, William Hogarth, Thomas Gainsborough, John Singer Sargent and Francis Bacon. 242 pp., many B&W and color photos. paperback. £19.95- $20.00

From Roman Basilica to Medieval Market. Archeology in action in the city of London. Gustav Milne. 1992. When the museum of London excavated the area around Leadenall Court, they unearthed the remains of early Roman buildings. Footings of the massive 2nd-century basilica, the largest in the province, and evidence of Saxon occupation overlaying the demolition horizon of the abandoned Roman town were discovered. Stripping the plaster away from a wall in the shell of a Victorian building, they discovered a massive masonry wall of some 14m high- a substantial section of the 15th-century Leadenhall market.143 pp, many B&W and line figures. paperback. £ 19.95- $20.00

The Giant's Causeway :a remnant of chaos. Philip S. Watson, Great Britain Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland. Environment Service, National Trust. 1992. Giant's Causeway: Northern Ireland, a glimpse at this remarkable volcanic rock formation, description of natural history, local history and folklore. 6, 49 pp. color photos. ISBN 0 33 708300 2. £4.95- $5.00

Hatred pursued beyond the grave. Jane Cox.1993 (1995). Soured relationships, domestic strife, neighbour's quarrels, parents and step-parents at war with their children... these are true stories based on the rich records of the London Church courts at Doctors' Commons, spanning the 16th-19th centuries.124 pp., B&W photos, drawings. paperback. £9.95- $10.00

Images of industry :coal. Robin Thornes, Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1994. Formerly a departmental publication, published in 1994 under ISBN 1 873592 23 X, now available from HMSO - Images of industry: Coal: Architecture, history of coal mining from buildings to equipment to housing. a picture of a miner's life. xii, 146 pp., many B&W photos. ISBN 0 11 300051 0. £14.95- $15.00

Industry and transport in Scottish museums. J.R. Hume & J.D. Storer, Scottish Museums Council, Stationery Office. 1997. Scotland: Industry & transport: Museums which have exhibits of industry and transport, with info for the visitor including a description of the collections. x, 133 pp., many B&W photos. ISBN 0 11 495256 6. £14.99- $15.00

Informing the people, Anthony James. 1996. This book examines 120 British Government wartime pamphlets (now often referred to as "WW2 HMSO paperbacks") written to inform the people on the war's progress.  Title on cover: Informing the people: how the Government won hearts and minds to win WW2 - World War 2: Information. v, 141 pp. ISBN 0 11 702014 1. £17.95- $18.00

Norwich School of Artists. Andrew Moore. 1985. All the illustrations are of the paintings in the collection of the Norwich Castle Museum and the book acts as a guide to a collection of national significance. Brief biographies and portraits of the leading artists are included. Each chapter acts as a setting for a group of paintings, portraiture and still life paintings, maritime, and landscapes. The introduction outlines the artistic background of 18th century Norwich. 152 pp., many B&W and color photos. ISBN 0 11 701589 X. £25- $25.00

Patrick, Archeology of a saint. Cormack Bourke. 1993. This book describes the relics and reliquaries of St. Patrick with special reference to the early history of Armagh. Armagh metalwork is illustrated as never before by new finds from the river Blackwater. 61 pp., many color and B&W photos. paperback. ISBN 0 337 08311 8. £7.95- $8.00

Prehistoric London. Nick Merriman. 1990. This book tells the story of a half a million years, following amazing changes in landscape and human society. It starts with ice-sheets expanding further and further south, pushing the River Thames into its present position, and ends with the arrival of the Roman Legions. In between are Ice Age hunters camping by the Thames, followed by elephants and hippos, whose bones have been found in Trafalgar Square. 48 pp., many color photos. paperback. ISBN 0 11 290447 5. £4.95- $5.00

Rescue from the Skies. The story of the airborne lifeboat. Stephen Daniels. 1993. How do you design a frail, lightweight, almost unsinkable wooden boat with twin engines and survival equipment for 7 men to drop into the sea at 20 feet per second, then prevent it from drifting away, have the parachutes automatically release and lifelines fired out to each side for survivors to grasp? These are some of the questions which are answered in this facinating tales, the culmination of more than ten years of research. After 50 years, it can be told- the stories of the fabulous but little-known wonder craft which fell from the skies. 242 pp, some B&W photos. hardcover. ISBN 0 11 772761 X. £25- $25.00

Roman camps in England :the field archaeology. Humphrey Welfare & Vivien Swan, Great Britain Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1995. Roman camps: Field archaeology: England. Each of the camps is described and illustrated. xii, 196 pp. many B&W photos and figures. ISBN 0 11 300039 1. £35.00- $35.00 paperback

Roman London, Jenny Hall & Ralph Merrifield, Museum of London. 1986. Prepared as a companion to "Londinium: a descriptive map and guide to Roman London" published by Ordnance Survey - Archaeology: Roman London: Museum of London. 48 pp, many color photos. ISBN 0 11 290436 X. £6.95- $6.00

St Kilda :the continuing story of the islands. Meg Buchanan editor. 1995. Story of St. Kilda's inhabitants- from the earliest peoples- and their final abandonment of their homes in 1930. xxiv, 117 pp. ISBN 0 11 495172 1. £10.95- $10.00

Swindon. The legacy of a railway town. John Cattell & K. Falconer. 1995. In the pioneering days of early Victorian railway engineering the decision of Gooch and Brunel to locate an engine house and works just to the north of Swindon led to the creation of a sizeable engineering enterprise and a new settlement. The Great Western Railway became by far the largest employer in the region and for more than a century the fortunes of the town were inseparably linked with the development of the railway. In 1984, however, many of the works buildings were under threat due to rationalisation within the British Rail Engineering Ltd. Consequently, many of the buildings were listed and a photographic record was begun. By looking at the buildings themselves it traces the architectural history of the railway engineering works and of the associated village.181 pp., many color and B&W photos. hardcover. ISBN 0 11 300053 7. £19.95- $20.00

Tolbooths and Town- houses. Civic architecture in Scotland to 1833. Royal Commission. 1996. The tolbooth or town-house was the center of local administration and justice in the Scottish town, and the focus of civic pride and identity. Their prominent steeples dominate the centers of many historic towns, and their architectural expression ranges from the castellated style of the 16th century to elaborate classical designs. This study includes detailed architectural and historical accounts of over 90 surviving examples, and brief entries on about 100 demolished or much-altered buildings. It is copiously illustrated with drawings and reconstructions, archival and modern photographs, early plans and topographical views. 241 pp., many B&W photos. paperback. ISBN 0 11 495799 1. £43.50- $44.00

Two hundred years of British Farm Livestock. S. Hall & J. Clutton-Brock. 1989 (1995). This book gives a fully illustrated description of the development of more than 50 breeds of British cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, and horses over the past two centuries. 272 pp., many color drawings. paperback. ISBN 0 11 310055 8. £19.95- $19.00

Vision of Scotland. The nation observed by John Slezer 1671 to 1717. Keith Cavers. 1993. This book is based on the engravings and drawings of John Slezer. On 6 June 1693 Queen Mary granted him a license to publish his Theatrum Scotiae- a collection of remarkable views. The justly famous "prospects" of Scottish towns, castles, cathedrals and abbeys are presented in their entirety, along with some later reworkings and unpublished drawings. 109 pp., many drawings. hardcover. ISBN 0 11 494245 5. £14.95- $15.00

Social Studies

Aspects on Britain series- each $5.00 (original price £5.95/$10.00) complete set $100.00

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