Published to coincide with the 400th anniversary of the school, this beautifully illustrated hardback volume provides a compelling and colourful narrative of Charterhouse from its founding by Thomas Sutton in the seventeenth century to the present day and beyond. The book provides a fascinating insights into the school's rich and inspiring story through anecdotes contributed by alumni and teachers, archival details, elegant writing and stunning images. "I think it's a marvellous achievement - beautifully designed and ...
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Published to coincide with the 400th anniversary of the school, this beautifully illustrated hardback volume provides a compelling and colourful narrative of Charterhouse from its founding by Thomas Sutton in the seventeenth century to the present day and beyond. The book provides a fascinating insights into the school's rich and inspiring story through anecdotes contributed by alumni and teachers, archival details, elegant writing and stunning images. "I think it's a marvellous achievement - beautifully designed and produced and will, without doubt, be treasured by Carthusians, and for years to come." The Revd John Witheridge, Headmaster, Charterhouse "This portrait is superbly produced, a book to handle, to cherish and to browse but it should not be confined only to the coffee table ...a wonderful anniversary portrait of a great and distinguished school." Conference & Common Room, Summer 2011 Advisory Editor Ernst Zillekens with photographs by Roger Smeeton
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
