The Gem of The Peak; or, Matlock Bath and its Vicinity. A Tour from Derby to Matlock; Excursions To Chatsworth, Haddon, Monsal Dale, Dovedale, Ilam, Alton Towers, Hardwick, Wingfield, Ashbourne, Buxton and Castleton. Historical and Geological. Brief Review of the Geology of Derbyshire, a Catalogue of Minerals and Rocks and of the Flora of the High and Low Peak illustrated with maps and numerous engravings.

Adam, W

Published by Longman & Co, London, 1840

About this Item

352p with a few engravings in the text, , a folding map titled "Intaglios, or Derbyshire Gems" and a further folding Railway timetable: " North Midland Railway - Hours of departure and Timetable 3rd August 1840" The timetable may relate to the opening of the line. Bound in early half leather with gilt titling and raised bands on the spine. Original brown endpapers and an early owners signature - Lydia Milner 7th March 1848 on the prelims. The book is otherwise clean, tight and unmarked if a little toned. The binding is tight but the spine edges and corners are worn. The page edges are marbled. See scans and email for many more. Seller Inventory # 011696

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Gem of The Peak; or, Matlock Bath and ...

Publisher: Longman & Co, London

Publication Date: 1840

Binding: Half-Leather

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 2nd Edition