Leigh's New Picture of England and Wales

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Published by Samuel Leigh; W. Clowes, London, 1820

About this Item

A very scarce illustrated topographical guide to England and Wales, published by Samuel Leigh, including a folding map. A very scarce work.Illustrated with a frontispiece, a folding map, and twenty-nine plates.A fantastic topographical exploration of England and Wales, describing the principal towns, ancient remains, agriculture, principal seats, rivers, and more, as well as historical and biographical notices.This work approaches the two countries county by county, discussing the important historical notes and features in each county, highlighted by detailed engraved plates.Undated, dated from the map, and from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library.Eleven pages of adverts to the rear. In the original morocco binding. Externally, the front board is held by two cords only, and may detach with further handling. Light bumping to the extremities. Loss to the tail of the spine, a smaller amount of loss to the head and to the rear joint. Light marks and discolouration to the boards and spine. Rubbing to the spine and extremities. Front endpaper is detached but present. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Closed tear to the folding map. Good Only. Seller Inventory # 921P31

Bibliographic Details

Title: Leigh's New Picture of England and Wales

Publisher: Samuel Leigh; W. Clowes, London

Publication Date: 1820

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Good Only

Book Type: book