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Click here to see our other books! The History, Antiquities, and Topography County Sussex Thomas Walker Horsfield 1835 Baxter Sussex Press; Messrs. Nichols and Son : Lewes; London 13.5" by 11" vii [2], 2-592 [1], ii-xv; 274 [1], 2-90 [1], ii-viii [1]pp SUMMARY The richly illustrated first edition of Thomas Walker Horsfield's historical and topographical study of the county of Sussex. First Edition,Folding Maps,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 6 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 47.99 EU Postage : £ 28.99 European Postage: £ 49.99 Asia Postage: £ 79.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 159.99 DESCRIPTION The two volume first edition of this work by Thomas Walker Horsfield, a topographer and historian best known for this work, which was considered a standard for its time. Collated, volume I is illustrated with a portrait frontispiece, folding map and a further twenty-seven plates. Volume II is illustrated with a frontispiece, folding map, and a further twenty-five engraved plates. Volume I lacks two plates. Horsfield was an English Nonconformist minister, topographer, and historian who authored a similar work about the town of Lewes. With the inscription 'To Bernard, from Mary', dated 1957, to the front free endpaper of volume I. Retaining the publisher's advertisement leaf to the rear of volume II. A smart example of this informative guide to early nineteenth century Sussex. CONDITION Rebound in half calf, with marbled paper covered boards. Endpapers renewed. Volume I hinges, and volume II rear hinge strained, but firmly held. Inscription to front free endpaper of volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Instances of significant spotting to plate perimeters and pages surrounding plates, with pages otherwise generally clean and bright. 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.
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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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