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Click here to see our other books! The History and Antiquities of Rochester and its Environs [William Shrubsole]; [Samuel Denne] 1772 T. Fisher; S. Crowder : Rochester 7" by 4.5" [5], vi-xiv, 200, 195-288, 281-288, [2], 291-353, [1pp] SUMMARY A first edition topographical study, looking into the history and antiquities of Rochester, illustrated throughout including with a folding map to the frontispiece. First Edition,Folding Maps,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage : £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition. ESTC citation number T63426. Illustrated with a folding map to the frontispiece, and five plates. Collated, complete. Begun by William Shrubsole, and completed by Samuel Denne. Bound by V. A. Brown, Hildenborough, Kent. Final leaf is the eratta. Including a list of subscribers. A fascinating topographical study on Rochester, a detailed study on the town's history and antiquities. In this volume the author studies in detail the various important sights and buildings of the town, including the Cathedral and Town Hall, as well as detailing the civil history and the towns and villages situated on and near the road from London to Margate. Text is continuous and complete despite the errors in pagination. CONDITION Rebound in a quarter morocco binding with paper vellum to the extremities and marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Rear board is faded, front board a little faded to the head. Rubbing to the joints. Some light spots to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with a few light spots. Prior owner's ink inscriptions to the title page. 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
Guilherme Correa Gonçalves
Very speedy delivery and extremely well packaged. The book is in wonderful condition for age, better I think than described. This now sits alongside a companion volume, another work of Worcestershire historian and antiquarian, John Noak. I very much looking forward to reading it. As for price, I snatched the offer and am extremely pleased that I did. This seller is a perfect find on eBay and I would purchase from them without hesitation, saved seller, excellent.
michael cosgro
Excellent in every respect; much better than originally described and pictured. The shipping was exceptionally fast, and the books arrived precisely on schedule. The packaging was both robust and thoughtful, which always makes a most distinct difference. I am grateful for this great value and for your having accepted my offer. Thank you so much, Katherine, for a truly pluperfect transaction.
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