MINING INDUSTRY WALES

Minchinton, W. E. [Edited by]

(Book #ID 53643)

Published by Frank Cass & Company Limited, 67 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1969. London 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 714613444. Contains [xxxi] 264 printed pages of text, with owner's note enclosed regarding Anthony Bacon. Superficial foxing to the top of the page edges, without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 50 mm tear to the lower spine gutter, rubs to the edges and corners, damp stain to foot of the front panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Vincent, James Edmund [1857-1909] John Nixon

(Book #ID 53635)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1900. 1900.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea green cloth covers, gilt and cream title block lettering to the spine, gilt title block to the front cover and blind tooling to the edges of the covers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [vi] 245 printed pages of text with a monochrome tissue guarded portrait frontispiece of John Nixon. Rubs to the spine ends, edges and corners, foxing to the front and rear end papers, with black ink ownership name and short dedication dated 1900 to the front free end paper. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Davies, Captain H. Leighton [President]

(Book #ID 53634)

Printed 28th October, 1959. Swansea 1959.

First edition in publisher's original maroon pebble effect paper covered thick card wrap covers, gilt title to the front panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 33 printed pages of text with three monochrome photographs of the members. Without any ownership markings and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Evans, David

(Book #ID 53633)

Published by Educational Publishing Co. Ltd., Cardiff First Edition 1911. Cardiff 1911.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [viii] 257 printed pages of text. Small rubs to the spine tips and corners, browning of the end papers, erased ownership markings to the front free end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dodd, A. H. [1891-1975]

(Book #ID 53632)

Published by University of Wales Press, Cardiff First Edition 1951. Cardiff 1951.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xl] 439 printed pages of text with monochrome fold-out maps and graphs throughout. Spine ends turned in and corners slightly crushed, light foxing to the page edges, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Howells, D. [Local Historian]

(Book #ID 53662)

Printed for the Author by Swan Books, 13 Henrietta Street, Swansea 1985. Swansea 1985.

First and only edition in printer's original blue illustrated card wrap covers and bound with see through acetate sheet to the front. Folio. 12½'' x 8¼''. Contains [viii] 85 printed pages of typed text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the title page. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Symons, M. V.

(Book #ID 53641)

Published by Llanelli Borough Council, Public Library, Llanelli First Edition 1979. Llanelli 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ruby red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. ISBN 0906821002. Contains [xx] 371 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs, charts and maps throughout and a large fold-out map tipped-in to the recto of the rear free end paper. Spine ends slightly turned in with small rubs to the lower edges, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition panoramic sepia print illustrated dust wrapper with small nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Williams, Herbert

(Book #ID 53639)

Published by University of Wales Press, Cardiff First Edition 1991. Cardiff 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original letterbox red paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. ISBN 0708311164. Contains [xii] 258 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with damp stain to the foot of the rear cover, contents not affected, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rees, J. F. [Chairman] Professor H. A. Marquand, G. Williams, C. B. Griffiths, W. Evans, J. H. Swallow, T. Thomas, J. P. Whitehead

(Book #ID 53638)

Published on Behalf of the National Industrial Development Council of Wales and Monmouthshire, Cardiff First Edition 1937. Cardiff 1937.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 500 printed pages of text with charts throughout, two maps in the pocket to the rear as called for. Light splash marks to the front cover, sun fading down the spine and wear to the spine ends, edges and corners, slight foxing to the front and rear end papers. Good condition book, SIGNED to the front paste down by the Chairman [J. F. Rees] Deputy Director [H. A. Marquand] and four Members: George Williams. Alwyn Jarvis, Terence Jones?, A Hubert Cox? Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lewis, M. J. T.

(Book #ID 98415)

Published by Gwynedd Archives Service, Caernarfon, First Edition 1976. 1976.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. Square 8½'' x 8¼''. Contains 90 printed pages of Welsh and English text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 090133717X

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Phillips, Elizabeth

(Book #ID 53671)

Published by Western Mail Ltd., Cardiff First Edition 1925. Cardiff 1925.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea blue cloth covers, oxidised gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains [viii] 261 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Ink ownership marking to the front paste down says 'Eliot Craw? Williams [Tybryn Copy].' A piece of paper pinned to the front free end paper refers to various names, dates and page numbers within the book, a little foxing splashing to the front free end papers and title page and in Very Good sound and solid condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jones, Ivor Wynne

(Book #ID 43287)

Published by Llechwedd Slate Caverns First Edition 1986. 1986.

Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0905935020. Contains 24 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jones, Ivor Wynne

(Book #ID 41613)

Published by Quarry Tours Ltd., First Edition 1976. 1976.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 24 pp. ISBN 095028954X. Colour and archive monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Thomas Powell (1779? - 1863)

(Book #ID 53669)

Published Privately circa 1914. 1914.

Hard back binding in original dark green pebble cloth covers, gilt title and lettering to the spine and the upper panel, deep magenta end papers. Quarto. 10'' x 7¼''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings but with a small paper name plate to the front free end paper 'G. D. Jones', just very minor rubbing to the tips and corners and in Very Good clean and sound condition. Thomas Powell sunk the first deep mine at Cwmbach, Aberdare in 1840, between then and 1863 he opened many further deep mines both in Aberdare (Cwmdare, Abernant, Abergwawr, Middle Duffryn and Cwmpennar) and in the Rhymney Valley. At their peak these collieries produced over 400,000 tons of coal each per annum. In 1863 Thomas Powell instructed T. E. Forster, William Armstrong and George Elliott (Later to become Sir. George) to put a valuation on all his collieries; as a result Mr. George Elliott formed the 'Powell Duffryn Steam Coal Company Limited' in 1864 for the purpose of working the whole of Thomas Powell's collieries. At this time the wealth of the South Wales Coalfield was only just being realised. In 1867 the P.D.S.C. Co bought the Aberaman Estate off the iron master Crawshay Bailey this included Aberaman Colliery, Ironworks, Brickworks, the Mansion and all adjoining land. The acquisition of the Aberaman Estate was an important purchase, as underneath lay some of the best 'steam coal' in the world and all within easy access to the ports. Aberaman became the headquarters of the company. P.D. coal reached markets worldwide including the railways of India, Argentine, Uruguayan and Brazil. The market in France was so large in 1914 they registered as 'Compagnie Francaise des Mines Powell Duffryn' with their main offices at Rouen. An able businessman, E. M Hann who had started his career in the company in 1879 was made director of the P.D.S.C. Co. in 1916, he enabled the company to become the greatest coal-producing company in the world. Hann acquired all the adjoining collieries (Aberaman, Lletysiencyn, Abernant, Gadlys and Blaengwawr); He succeeded in sinking every one of the company's collieries in the Aberdare Valley to the lowest seam. Hann also saw the erection of the Coal Washery and Electric Generation Station at Middle Duffryn, Aberdare introducing electric power for lighting, haulage, winding, pumping, coal cutting machines etc. Hann's activities also influenced the social welfare and local government of Aberdare, he was elected the first President of Aberdare General Hospital in 1918 where today there remains a ward named after him and a tablet to his memory, Hann died in 1931 and his sons continued his work. The Company registered as 'Powell Duffryn Associated Collieries' in 1935 with the amalgamation of the P.D.S.C. Co. Ltd., and Welsh Associated Collieries Ltd., A later amalgamation was witnessed with 'Messrs. Cory Brothers and Co. Ltd' towards the end of 1942, the name then changed to 'Powell Duffryn Ltd.' The National Coal Board took over all 'Powell Duffryn Ltd's' interests in 1947, but they indirectly retained a considerable influence on the management of the coal industry with many of their management retaining senior level posts with the N.C.B. particularly in the South Wales area. After 1947 with their coal interests being divested, 'Powell Duffryn Co.' diversed and expanded in other directions and by the early 1980s, they had worldwide recognition in the field of engineering, shipping (travel), bulk liquid storage, fuel distribution, construction, wagon manufacture to name but a few. In 1980-1981 the turnover reached £456m. Their commercial interests in South Wales include: Powell Duffryn Engineering (Llantrisant), Powell Duffryn Travel (Cardiff), Cory Brothers (Cardiff), Powell Duffryn Timber (Barry), Powell Duffryn Quarries (Merthyr, Machen), Caerffili, Penhow and Newport), The Dan-y-Graig Brick Co. (Risca), Powell Duffryn Wagon Co. Ltd., Cardiff), Powell Duffryn Oil and Chemical storage Co. (Barry). With all this achievement it is quite unbelievable to think that this multi-million, multi-national company's origins can be traced back to Cwmbach, Aberdare 1840. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Evans, Charles E. [Chairman of Evans and & Reid, Ltd]

(Book #ID 53668)

Published by The Business Statistics Company, Ltd., Baltic House, Cardiff 1921. Cardiff 1921.

Hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. Quarto. 10'' x 7½''. Contains [xvi] 124 printed pages of text with 10 large fold-out colour and monochrome plates. Just a little soiling to the covers and end papers, without any ownership markings and in Very Good sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dalziel, Alexander [Secretary of the South Wales Steam Coal Collieries' Association]

(Book #ID 53667)

Printed at the Western Mail Offices, Cardiff First Edition 1872. Cardiff 1872.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. Quarto. 10'' x 7½''. Contains [xii] 288 printed pages of text with fold-out charts and 'Prices Paid for Labour', large fold-out frontispiece map. List of 111 Subscribers to the front. Just a little rubbing to the spine ends and corners, without any foxing or ownership markings and in Very Good clean and sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ashby, A. W. and I. L. Evans

(Book #ID 53636)

Joint Publication of the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion and the Press Board of the University of Wales, Cardiff First Edition 1944. Cardiff 1944.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and front panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 300 printed pages of text with monochrome graphs and charts throughout. Spine ends slightly turned in, small crushes to the corners, very light foxing to the page edges, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jackson, P. W. [Edited by] W. Gilbertson & Co. Ltd.,

(Book #ID 53642)

Published by West Glamorgan Archive Service County Hall, Oystermouth Road, Swansea First Edition 2001. Swansea 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0952178389 and 0952596164. Contains [xii] 420 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout and maps to the front and rear end papers. Foot of the spine slightly crushed, without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in near Fine condition photographic illustrated dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 53650)

Published by The Western Mail Ltd., Cardiff and London 1919. Cardiff 1919.

Hard back binding in publisher's original red and black illustrated grey paper covers, black title lettering to the blue cloth spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains [lvi] 248 [cxlv] printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout, illustrated advertisements to the end papers and lower cover. Front hinge cracked, a little rubbing across the spine ends, without any ownership markings or foxing and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 53651)

Published by The Western Mail Ltd., Cardiff and London 1924. Cardiff 1924.

Hard back binding in publisher's original red and black illustrated grey paper covers, black title lettering to the blue cloth spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 295 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout, illustrated advertisements to the end papers and lower cover. Without any ownership markings or foxing and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 53653)

Published by The Western Mail Ltd., Cardiff and London 1926. Cardiff 1926.

Hard back binding in publisher's original red and black illustrated grey paper covers, black title lettering to the blue cloth spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 291 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout, illustrated advertisements to the end papers and lower cover. Without any ownership markings or foxing and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Michael Atkinson and Colin Baber

(Book #ID 53676)

Published by University of Wales Press, Cardiff First Edition 1987. Cardiff 1987.

First edition in publisher's original grey card wrap covers. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. ISBN 0708309534. Contains [vi] 101 printed pages of text with figures and tables. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rowlands, John [Foreword by the Most Hon. the Marquess of Anglesey]

(Book #ID 53621)

Published by The Anglesey Antiquarian Society, Llangefni, First Edition 1966. 1966.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and gilt coat of arms to the front panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 203 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout. Small rubs to the spine ends and corners, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with old stain down the spine, not price clipped 20/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Kohl, J. G.

(Book #ID 53623)

Published by Frank Cass & Co. Ltd., 67 Great Russell Street, London 1968. London 1968.

Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, silver and black title block to the spine and gilt title to the front panel with gilt vignette. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 202 printed pages of text. Spine ends very slightly crushed, minimal sun fading down the spine, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition book, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jenkins, Paul

(Book #ID 53626)

Published by Gomer Press, Llandysul, Dyfed, Wales First Edition 1995. Wales 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 1859022030. Contains 269 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bick, David

(Book #ID 53627)

Published by The Pound House, Newent, Gloucester First Edition 1982. Gloucester 1982.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and gilt vignette to the front panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0906885027. Contains 129 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in near Fine condition book, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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