The Cambrian Traveller's Guide, in every direction ; containing remarks made during many excursions, The Principality of Wales, and bordering districts, augmented by extracts from the best writers.

Nicholson, George

Published by Printed by the Editor, and published for him by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown ; Sherwood, Neely, & Jones; and B & R. Crosby & Co., 1813

About this Item

Folded map, xix, 1470 columns. Contemporary calf with a gilt ruled patterned boards and richly gilt spine, speckled foredge and marbled endpapers. Complete with the foldout map in color, one plate and vingettes on the title page and in the index, but also extra illustrated with seven small engravings bound in the text. This is the second revised edition. Printed on quality paper with only a small tear in the fold out map. From the Library of Richard Gregory (1761-1839) with his bookplate on the inside front board and specially bound for him with his name in gilt at the foot of the spine. He has also signed his name at the top of the first page. Also includes the bookplate of Robert William Llewellyn (1848-1910) with his bookplate on the inside front marbled leaf. Front hinge cracked, but holding. The spine edge has at some point been reinforced to the hinge and the headband is a little rubbed. Otherwise internally a fresh clean copy in a well preserved binding nicely printed and extra illustrated.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Cambrian Traveller's Guide, in every direction ; containing remarks made during many excursions, The Principality of Wales, and bordering districts, augmented by extracts from the best writers.
• Publisher: Printed by the Editor, and published for him by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown ; Sherwood, Neely, & Jones; and B & R. Crosby & Co.
• Publication Date: 1813
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good