The History of Cheltenham, and Visitor's Guide; Comprising an Historical Account of the Town, its Amusements, Institutions, Walks, Rides, &C.; A Description of the Mineral Springs, With the Latest Analysis; to Which is Added a Copious Itinerary, of the Routes and Distances Through the Country, Intended as 'A Pocket Companion', for the Visitor and Resident

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Published by S. Bettison; Baldwin, Craddock, and Joy, Cheltenham; London, 1825

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A very scarce illustrated Georgian guide and history of Cheltenham, a nice volume complete with a folding map. A very scarce work.Original blue wraps bound in.Illustrated with a folding map to the frontispiece, and seven plates.Bettison's comprehensive visitor's guide and history of Cheltenham, a useful pocket guide for the resident and visitor. A charming work that shows the town as it was during its heyday.Cheltenham started to rapidly gain popularity after the discovery of mineral springs in 1716, the town subsequently becoming a popular resort in Georgian England.Notable residents include Sarah Burney and Eddie the Eagle.Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library.Two pages of adverts to the rear. Rebound in a half straight grain morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. Spine is very lightly faded. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with occasional spots. Folding map has been closely trimmed to the bottom edge, affecting the caption. Some pages unopened to the top edge. Very Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of Cheltenham, and Visitor's Guide; Comprising an Historical Account of the Town, its Amusements, Institutions, Walks, Rides, &C.; A Description of the Mineral Springs, With the Latest Analysis; to Which is Added a Copious Itinerary, of the Routes and Distances Through the Country, Intended as 'A Pocket Companion', for the Visitor and Resident
• Publisher: S. Bettison; Baldwin, Craddock, and Joy, Cheltenham; London
• Publication Date: 1825
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book