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Click here to see our other books! The History and Directory of Walsall, Containing its Antiquities, and a Modern Survey of its Improvements, a Description of its Public Edifices, and an Enumeration of its Local and Commercial Advantages Thomas Pearce 1813 Thomson and Wrightson : Birmingham 7.5" by 5" ix, [1], 230pp SUMMARY A very scarce first edition topographical history on the English market town Walsall, illustrated with a folding frontispiece. First Edition,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: 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 of this very scarce work. A topographical study on the history and antiquities of Walsall, a market town in the West Midlands County, historically part of Staffordshire. This volume includes notes on the contemporary improvements of the town, as well as a correct account of the trial of an appeal against a poor's rate which took place in 1813, and entertaining anecdotes of eminent characters of the town. Illustrated with a folding plate to the frontispiece. By Thomas Pearce. Collated, complete. CONDITION In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, a little rubbed. A small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Light bumping to the extremities. Lacking the spine label. Hinges are starting but firm. Label to the front paste down. Spots to the endpapers. Internally, firmly bund. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some scattered spots. Ink inscription to the head of the title page. 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
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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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