The Tunbridge Wells Guide; Or An Account of the Ancient and Present State of that Place

Jasper Sprange

Published by J. Sprange, Tunbridge Wells, 1797

About this Item

Illustrated with engraved plates, many of which are folding, this is a charming example of Jasper Sprange's guide to Tunbridge Wells. First published in 1780, this is a charming guide to Tunbridge Wells and its surrounding villages, produced Jasper Sprange, a printer, bookseller, and postmaster who worked in Tunbridge Wells.Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title page and dedication leaf, six plates, six folding, and a folding table. Collated, complete.With the inscription of W Rawlins to the front pastedown and head of title page.ESTC T175602This volume includes a list of major roads leading from Tunbridge Wells, the routes of stage coaches, waggons and post and a guide to the lodging houses in the town. In a contemporary calf binding. Losses of calf to back strip head and tail. Joints starting, with boards only a touch tender. Inscription to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned due to paper type, but clean. Inscription to title page head. Good.

Seller Inventory # 988F5

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Tunbridge Wells Guide; Or An Account of the Ancient and Present State of that Place
• Publisher: J. Sprange, Tunbridge Wells
• Publication Date: 1797
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1 kilogram
• Book Type: book