Description: Click here to see our other books! The History, Directory, and Gazetteer, of the County Palatine of Lancaster Edward Baines 1824-1826 Wm. Wales & Co : Liverpool 8" by 5" viii [1], 2-660; 744pp SUMMARY The first edition of this impressively detailed two volume early nineteenth century directory of Lancaster and its surroundings. First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION An extensive and informative directory of Lancaster by Edward Baines, the editor and proprietor of Leeds Mercury. He was an author of both historical and geographical reference works.The maps and plans referred to on the title page are, as usual, not present. These were issued separately. With advertisement tipped in to front free endpaper of volume II, and inscription to rear pastedown of volume I.Baines provides 'a Variety of Commercial & Statistical Information' while providing a history of the local area, and discussions of Manchester, Warrington, Blackburn and other locations. CONDITION In full calf bindings. Rubbing to back strip heads and tails, with marks to boards, and small loss of leather to volume II rear board. Hinges starting, with boards holding firm. Inscription to rear pastedown of volume I. Worming to volume II from head of front pastedown to head of page 70, not affecting text. Pages clean and bright. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Travel
Publisher: Wm. Wales & Co
Author: Edward Baines
Binding: Leather
Subject: Topography & Local Interest
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: Liverpool
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: Liverpool
Year Printed: 1824
Country/Region of Manufacture: Liverpool
