Reminiscences of Manchester, and some of its local surroundings from the year 1840.

HAYES, Louis M.

Published by Manchester and London: Sherrat & Hughes. 1905.

About this Item

First edition. Octavo, 225mm. Physical description, [12], [1] 2 - 349 [1]. Uncut. With a half title. Plates [35] mainly photographs, occasionally two per page. Uncut. Leaf edges very lightly browned as usual. Publisher's blue ribbed cloth backed boards, the spine lettered in gilt. Armorial book plate of William Asheton Tonge on the front pastedown and above it a previous owners manuscript label with another of his labels. on the front endpaper, Overall a very good copy. The books deals principally with Cheetwod, Broughton, Kersal and Prestwich. ' . dear old Manchester . although it is impossible to forget its inky streams, its sad and dingy looking streest, its soot-begrimmed buildings, its uninviting slums, and courts, and alleys, I am not ashamed to say my that I am proud of my native town, .' - Chapter 1. Sutton, Bibliotheca Lancastriensis, page 68. Seller Inventory # 000900

Bibliographic Details

Title: Reminiscences of Manchester, and some of its...

Publisher: Manchester and London: Sherrat & Hughes. 1905.

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good