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Click here to see our other books! The History of Cheltenham, and Visitor's Guide; Comprising an Historical Account of the Town, its Amusements, Institutions, Walks, Rides, &C. A Description of the Mineral Springs, With the Latest Analysis; to Which is Added a Copious Itinerary, of the Routes and Distances Through the Country, Intended as 'A Pocket Companion', for the Visitor and Resident Not Stated 1825 S. Bettison; Baldwin, Craddock, and Joy : Cheltenham; London 8" by 5" [5], vi-xii, [1], 14-201, [3pp] SUMMARY A very scarce illustrated Georgian guide and history of Cheltenham, a nice volume complete with a folding map. Folding Maps,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Very Scarce 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 A very scarce work. Original blue wraps bound in. Illustrated with a folding map to the frontispiece, and seven plates. Bettison's comprehensive visitor's guide and history of Cheltenham, a useful pocket guide for the resident and visitor. A charming work that shows the town as it was during its heyday. Cheltenham started to rapidly gain popularity after the discovery of mineral springs in 1716, the town subsequently becoming a popular resort in Georgian England. Notable residents include Sarah Burney and Eddie the Eagle. Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. Two pages of adverts to the rear. CONDITION Rebound in a half straight grain morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. Spine is very lightly faded. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with occasional spots. Folding map has been closely trimmed to the bottom edge, affecting the caption. Some pages unopened to the top edge. 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