ON the 10th of July, 1553, about two hours after noon, a loud discharge of ordnance burst from the turrets of Durham House, then the residence of the Duke of Northumberland, grand-master of the realm, and occupying the site of the modern range of buildings, known as the Adelphi; and, at the signal, which was immediately answered from every point along the river where a bombard or culverin could be planted, -from the adjoining hospital of the Savoy, -the old palace of Bridewell, recently converted by Edward VI., at the ...
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ON the 10th of July, 1553, about two hours after noon, a loud discharge of ordnance burst from the turrets of Durham House, then the residence of the Duke of Northumberland, grand-master of the realm, and occupying the site of the modern range of buildings, known as the Adelphi; and, at the signal, which was immediately answered from every point along the river where a bombard or culverin could be planted, -from the adjoining hospital of the Savoy, -the old palace of Bridewell, recently converted by Edward VI., at the instance of Ridley, bishop of London, into a house of correction, -Baynard's Castle, the habitation of the Earl of Pembroke, -the gates of London-bridge, -and, lastly, from the batteries of the Tower, -a gallant train issued from the southern gateway of the stately mansion abovenamed, and descended the stairs leading to the water's edge, where, appointed for their reception, was drawn up a squadron of fifty superbly-gilt barges, -some decorated with banners and streamers, -some with cloth-of-gold and arras, embroidered with the devices of the civic companies, -others with innumerable silken pennons to which were attached small silver bells, "making a goodly noise and a goodly sight as they waved in the wind,"-while others, reserved for the more important personages of the ceremony, were covered at the sides with shields gorgeously emblazoned with the armorial bearings of the different noblemen and honourable persons composing the privy council, amid which the cognizance of the Duke of Northumberland, -a lion rampant, or, double quevee, vert, -appeared proudly conspicuous."
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Add this copy of The Tower of London in Two Volumes to cart. $14.90, good condition, Sold by Becker's Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Houston, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1900 by George Barrie & Sons.
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Good with no dust jacket. From the Set "Historical Romances of William Harrison Ainsworth" in Red Cloth HB w/ Gilt Lettering & Floral Design; Bookplate.
Add this copy of The Tower of London to cart. $17.66, good condition, Sold by Besleys Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Diss, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Richard Edward King.
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Good. No Jacket. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. No D/J. The book os good, tight and clean (with some bumps/aging) Here is a chronicle of the Tower of London, Using 'Lady Jane Grey, as it's principle character, from arrest to execution. This is a wonderful piece of historical fiction with some wonderful engraving's and is unique in it's style. You will receive the book seen in the image,
Add this copy of The Tower of London: the Works of Harrison Ainsworth: I to cart. $18.00, good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published by Routledge.
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Good. Good hardcover. No date. Ex-library copy. Pages brown. Corners rubbed. Edges of spine chipped. Spine discolored. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
Add this copy of The Tower of London to cart. $19.27, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1908 by Cassell & Company.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Tower of London George Cruikshank to cart. $20.00, very good condition, Sold by Reed Books rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Birmingham, AL, UNITED STATES, published by Routledge.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. 12mo. Red cloth covers. Blind stamp decoration on front cover. Gilt and blind stamp decoration on backstrip. Foxing. Clear text. However there is a tear on page 160 which has removed a few words. Clean Interior. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Tower of London to cart. $23.51, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Odhams Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
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Good. No Jacket. Jane the Queen and the Tower of London. Green cloth with gold letter. Embossed decoration. Front cover is somewhat loose. Also brown mark (ouline of some prev paper? ) is on facing page. No date given. Slight edgewear ow good.
Add this copy of The Tower of London to cart. $24.75, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Odhams Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
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