Topographical and Statistical Description of the Principality of Wales

A scarce first edition of this topographical study of North Wales. First edition of the work, in a quarter cloth binding with marbled boards. Dated from reference to ground levelling in 1817, as stated on page 106.Written by G. E. Cooke, this topographical work contains statistics and descriptions on the principality of North Wales. With information on aspects such as the towns, roads, rivers, mines and antiquities of the area. Part one only. Lacking part two covering South Wales.Cooke has also included a 'Copious Travelling Guide' exhibiting the direct main roads, the inns and distances of stages and the noblemen's seats of the region. With the distances of all the towns from one another and from London. With a folding map of the principality to the front of the work and four illustrations of North Wales before the title page. Collated, complete.With a library bookplate for the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire to the front paste down. Below this is a label stating the book was 'Purchased in 1952 from the Collection of D. E. Evans', who was a university tutor in charge of extra-mural studies. With a number of library markings, including a stamp and label remnants to the front endpaper. In a quarter cloth binding with marbled boards. Externally, sound with slight rubbing. Light bumping to the extremities, causing slight loss to the cloth and to the corners. Library location markings to the spine. Library and university bookplates to the front paste down. Label remnants and library stamp to the front endpaper. Small tear and the odd mark to endpapers. Hinges slightly strained but holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with the occasional spot and one or two library stamps. Very Good.…