The Local Register, and Chronological Account of Occurrences and Facts Connected With the Town and Neighbourhood of Sheffield

An uncommon history of the city of Sheffield, with continuations for the work up until the year 1865. An incredibly detailed "local register" for Sheffield, a history on the city of Yorkshire.An uncommon work.This volume includes the original 1830 publication, alongside the continuations which were published, up to the year 1865, for which the paginations are continuous, complete with the continuations for 1831 to 1865.The register begins with the city's early Roman history, and goes through the centuries, detailing significant events and developments within the city. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, a little worn. Loss to the head and tail of the spine. Front joint is starting with some loss of leather. Light bumping to the extremities. Some light marks and rubbing to the boards and spine. Spine is faded. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Pencil notes to the margins. Good.…