An Historical and Topographical Account of Fulham; Including the Hamlet of Hammersmith

T. Faulkner

Published by Printed by J. Tilling, Chelsea for T. Egerton; T. Payne; Becket and Porter et. al., London, 1813

About this Item

A first edition history and topographical survey of Fulham and Hammersmith by Thomas Faulkner. The first edition of this work.Rebacked with contemporary tree calf boards, with renewed calf spine.Illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette to the title page, engraved dedication, folding genealogical table, nine plates and numerous vignettes. Collated, complete.This is one of three principal works known by Thomas Faulkner, an English bookseller and topographer of West London whose local histories went on to be viewed as standard 19th-century references.The work covers the area's etymology, roads, agriculture, gardens, churches, monuments, historical events, inhabitants and ancient houses.From the library of George Bird (1774-1851), a builder and bricklayer who resided in Brook Green, Hammersmith. The Bird family were responsible for the construction of many local buildings, including the earliest parts of Nazareth House and the Sacred Heart School, the stonework of the first Hammersmith Bridge, and Holy Trinity Church on Brook Green. The Birds were also active in civic development and public welfare and founded the West London Hospital in Hammersmith Road. The coat of arms was formerly placed above the gateway of 190 Shepherds Bush Road. With George's contemporary ownership inscription to the title page and with a presentation inscription to him from one Joseph Purdon the verso of the front free endpaper, dated 1835. Rebacked with contemporary tree calf boards, with renewed calf spine.Externally, smart, with slight rubbing to the boards and to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright, with scattered spots throughout, heaviest to the plates and facing pages, which also have offsetting. Handling marks to folding map of Fulham. Contemporary presentation inscription to the verso of the front free endpaper and ownership inscription to the title page. Very Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Historical and Topographical Account of Fulham; Including the Hamlet of Hammersmith
• Publisher: Printed by J. Tilling, Chelsea for T. Egerton; T. Payne; Becket and Porter et. al., London
• Publication Date: 1813
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book