Description: Click here to see our other books! A Topographical Dictionary of England; A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland; A Topographical Dictionary of the Dominion of Wales Nicholas Carlisle 1808-1811 Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme; Printed for the Author, by W. Bulmer; William Miller : London 11.5" by 9.5" Unpaginate SUMMARY Four first edition volumes of English antiquary and librarian Sir Nicholas Carlisle's impressively detailed topographical dictionary of the British Isles. First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 8 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 57.99 EU Postage: £ 33.99 European Postage: £ 59.99 Asia Postage: £ 99.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 199.99 DESCRIPTION Three works by the prominent English antiquary bound in four volumes.Present here are:The scarce two volume first edition of the 'Topographical Dictionary of England', published in 1808. Alphabetically arranged, the work provides names of the several cities, towns, parishes, tythings, townships and hamlets within each county in England.Each volume retaining half title.The very scarce 1810 first edition of the 'Topographical Dictionary of Ireland'. Retaining the original half title.The 1811 first edition of 'A Topographical Dictionary of the Dominion of Wales'. Retaining the original half title.This work eventually extended to six volumes, with two volumes dedicated to Scotland published in 1813.With armorial bookplates to front pastedowns.A smart set of this richly detailed work. CONDITION Rebacked, in quarter cloth bindings retaining the original calf boards. Rubbing to board perimeters. Head of rear joint of volume I and entirety of front joint starting, with boards a touch tender. Tail of front joint of volume II starting and slightly tender. Rear joint of Ireland volume starting, but firmly held. Front joint of Wales strained and a touch tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned, with the odd spot. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Publisher: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme; Printed for the Author, by W. Bul
Author: Nicholas Carlisle
Binding: Leather
Subject: Topography & Local Interest
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1808
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
