Ward Lock’s The Cotswolds (Illustrated Guide)

Ward Lock’s The Cotswolds (Illustrated Guide) Ward, Lock & Co., Limited (Publishers) London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, [n.d., circa 1930s]. Third Edition (2). Binding: Publisher’s red cloth, gilt and black titles and decoration to spine and upper cover. Pagination: Approx. 176 pp. Includes five folding maps and plans and numerous black-and-white illustrations throughout the text. Condition: Good to Very Good. Light rubbing to spine ends and corners; mild age-toning; maps complete and intact; binding firm. Some handling wear consistent with age. Description: A classic Ward Lock Red Guide to The Cotswolds, providing detailed touring information, maps, and illustrations for early 20th-century travellers. Contains five folding maps and plans and “numerous illustrations,” offering a rich period perspective on the region’s history, architecture, and countryside. These guides were designed for tourists, motorists, and walkers exploring rural England between the wars.