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Click here to see our other books! England and Wales Delineated Thomas Dugdale c1845 Tallis & Co : London 9" by 5.5" [3], iv, [1], 6-644; 645-1220; 1233-1583, 144pp SUMMARY A lavishly illustrated picturesque study of England and Wales, illustrated with over three-hundred maps and plates throughout. Folding Maps,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 4 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 39.99 EU Postage : £ 26.99 European Postage: £ 36.99 Asia Postage: £ 65.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 99.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in three volumes. An extensive topographical work looking into the beautiful picturesque scenes of England and Wales. Volume I illustrated with two frontispieces, sixteen double-paged maps, and seventy-six plates. Bound without the illustrated title page. Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, nineteen double-paged maps, and one-hundred and six plates. Volume III illustrated with a vignette title page, twenty-three double-paged maps, and one-hundred and fourteen plates. Bound without the frontispiece. Volume III bound with 'An Alphabetical Chronology of Remarkable Events' to the rear. Arranged by the antiquarian Thomas Dugdale, assisted by William Burnett. Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. Bookseller's label to the front pastedowns of Volumes I and II. CONDITION In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, boards and spines are a little rubbed. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities. Joints are lightly cracked. Hinges are starting but firm. Bookseller's label to the front pastedowns of Volumes I and II. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned with some spots. Frontispiece of Volume I is repaired with tape. The occasional light tidemark, and the occasional ink mark to some pages and plates. Small chip to plate facing page 17 in Volume I. First few pages of Volume II are lightly edgeworn with some small closed tears. Plate of 'Interior of Burlington Arcade' in Volume II with a chip, affecting the image. Closed tear to the plate facing page 1397 in Volume III. Chip to the plate of George IV in Volume III, not affecting image. Closed tears and edgewear to the last few plates of Volume III. Overall Condition: 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