An Extract on Shropshire with an Engraved Map of the County

A detailed topogrphical and historical analysis of the county of Shropshire, with an engraved map to the fore and a fascinating list of rare plants found in the area to the rear. A chorographical guide to Shropshire. Bound in quatre cloth with marbled paper boards. A large folio, dated c1789, likely an extract from Gough's edition of Camden's Britannia. Pages 395-423 only, lacking a title page. Containing a wonderful, folding map of Shropshire, engraved by John Carey. Dividing the county clearly into its hundreds, with notable landmarks, towns and topographical features clearly shown. Bound in quatre cloth with marbled paper boards. Externally, smart. Some rubbing resulting in slight loss to paper at board centre and extremities. A touch faded. Paper label to upper front board, lightly soiled. Spine slightly faded with areas of loss and creasing. Both hinges strained though holding firm. Rear hinge with archival repair to upper hinge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright with tiding to the majority of pages. Good.…