County Down Guide and Directory: Including the Borough of Newry

George Henry Bassett

Published by Sealy, Bayers and Walker, London, 1886

About this Item

Original maroon embossed decorated cloth with black titles on the cover, the spine back is missing. 414 clean and bright slightly age-toned pages, illustrated throughout, original fold-down map of County Down still intact as frontispiece, mild pencil side-wording on some of the pages throughout, mild speckled foxing on a few pages, numerous advertisements throughout. Text block remains firm and intact as does the front and back cover, the spine back covering is missing as shown in images, boards are rubbed with time and frayed along the corners and edges consistent with age. A very rare original first edition. Usual toning and age appreciation should be expected. Scarce! "Bassett's County Down is both a directory and a guide to the entire county in 1886. It is one of the most important sources published for late nineteenth century Down, recording details (addresses and occupations) for over 10,000 people in the county. It contains 414 pages of detailed information, as well as an excellent full colour map. The book begins with the history, economy, geology and social life of the county. This is followed by a full directory for every town and village, giving the names and details for all office-holders, professionals, merchants and tradesmen, as well as a full alphabetical directory of farmers and other residents not listed by trade. There is a detailed introduction to each town and village, with information about the economy, history, religion, railways, post, and general character of the place. It includes an extended treatment for the borough of Newry. The book finishes with an index of places, and includes many commercial advertisements."--Publisher's description.

Seller Inventory # TSB9057

Bibliographic Details

• Title: County Down Guide and Directory: Including the Borough of Newry
• Publisher: Sealy, Bayers and Walker, London
• Publication Date: 1886
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Irish Interest