- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Madoc Books (ABA-ILAB), Llandudno, CONWY, United KingdomMadoc Books (ABA-ILAB)
AbeBooks seller since December 15, 2004
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 1,167.55
Quantity: 1 available
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London to Holyhead ONLY In modern quarter blue buckram oe marbled boards, gilt title on black calf to spine (Picturesque Plans), Internally, vignette half title, [1], 2-10 pp, only, 12 plates (includes 5 strip maps, coloured, 5 views, tinted), 1 vignette - lady with shield, and 1 additional strip map, loose, coloured), LACKS the title page, the Address to the public leaf, modern endpapers, possible authors signature to ffep, the plates are watermarked J Whatman 1794, the views are not dated, the strip maps are dated 1799 & 98, the possible J Baker signature dated Dec 15th 1800 is on J Whatman paper watermarked 1794. (223*141 mm). Baker was notoriously haphazard, and it is very rare to find complete titles or even parts. half speckled 'calf cloth' over red marbled boards, some blind tooling. Spine, raised bands, gilt titles to red & black gilt decorated morocco labels. Internally, [3], (iv) only, followed by 18 pls (strip maps dated 1800, 1801 & 2, depicting towns & country seats - of 21? see Smith and Webb)). [1], 2-10, [1], 12-27, [1]. WITH; Multum in Parvo, 1802, [3], 28-66 pp, new endpapers, 1 small repaired marginal tear (p21), tissue guards to most strips, edges not trimmed. (226*140 mm). Very Uncommon, and most often never complete! 0.…
Seller Inventory # 007641
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Imperial Guide, with Picturesque Plans of the Great Post Roads.
- Author
- BAKER J [James]
- Condition
- Very Good
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- BAKER J. JAMES H. GRIFFITHS M. IBBETSON
- Item weight
- 0.3 kilograms
- Dimensions
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
- Seller catalogs
- 2026 ByC, Maps Atlases and Charts, Topography Tour and Views
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 10 to 20 business days | 5 to 15 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 40.01 | US$ 60.01 |
Payment methods
- Bank Draft
- Bank Wire Transfer
- Cash
- Cash on Delivery
- Direct Debit
Store description
Our shop is close to the beach and the Snowdonia National Park. Dealing in Rare Antiquarian books in the heart of North Wales, with a tilt towards items with a Welsh interest. We are keen to buy antiquarian books and will also provide valuations.
Specialty
General Rare AntiquarianAssociation member
Seller's business information
Madoc Books (ABA-ILAB)
United Kingdom
Terms of sale
Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.
Everything is returnable if not as described and notice is given promptly on receipt of the goods. However this does not mean that automatically goods are sent out on approval. Any return is entirely the responsibility of the returnee, and the Post Office is the preferred carrier.
Any item to be returned should be done so within 14 days of receipt, postage will be paid.
Any item to be returned, should be sent to: PM Elliott, Clogwyn Haul, Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0BL. An Email to paddy@madocbooks.com should be sent beforehand warning of the arrival.
Our bank account details can be supplied to purchasers. Mastercard, Visa, Solo & Maestro can be accepted for most transactions. UK Sterling checks are welcome, however time must be allowed for the check to clear, before the book can be sent.
Payment can be accepted in currencies other than Sterling but please ask beforehand to agree upon a suitable conversion rate.
Madoc Books is a partnership owned by Patrick M and Sarah Elliott, of Madoc Books, 5 Madoc Street, Conwy, LL30 2TL, UK, paddy@madocbooks.com or 01 492 871 590.
Shipping terms
We ship all of our orders via Royal Mail, or carrier. Orders are usually shipped within 2 or 3 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized or a multiple in books we will contact you to let you know that extra shipping is required. Insurance costs are usually dictated by the shippers, should they be higher than normal, then we will contact you for your acceptance.