The History of the County Palatine & City of Chester. 3 volume set in 6 books ( bound with ) Ancient Chester; A Series of Illustrations of the Streets of this Old City taken Sixty Years since including Views of Edegar's Cave, St John's Church & Eaton Hall.

Ormerod, George ( 2nd edition ) revised and enlarged by Helsby, Thomas. Hughes, Thomas

Published by George Routledge / Henry Sotheran & Co., 1882

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3 volume set bound in 6 books. Vol 1 Pt 1. lxxxii + 395 pp. Vol 1 Pt2. Hughes ' Streets' iv + 29 plates, each accompanied by 1 pp description + [396] - 762 pp. Vol 2 Pt 1. 434 pp. Vol 2 Pt 2. 435-879 pp. Vol 3 Pt 1. 458 pp. Vol 3 Pt 2. 459-934 pp. Collated and complete, all plates as called for . Bound in Vol 1 Pt 2 is ' Streets of Chester' by Hughes this is a separate publication, 1880, by Sotheran, all 29 street scene etchings are present. Vol 2 Pt 2 also includes 2 original hand cold political cartoons. These are not called for and their inclusion is at the behest of the original owner. This is then, a unique set. The Ormerod is the large paper copy issued by subscription. The ' Hughes ' is a limited edition of 300 copies ( 100 of which, including this copy, are on India paper. ) The 6 book set is bound in full crimson morocco ( by Fazakerley, Liverpool ) lettered and beautifully decorated in gilt with marbled eps and aeg. The corners and edges are a trifle rubbed and Vol 3 Pt 2 has a little ink staining to the front board. Overall a very handsome, unique, set. NB Extremely heavy please contact us directly for transport/ carriage arrangements. Seller Inventory # 11123

Bibliographic Details

Title: The History of the County Palatine & City of...

Publisher: George Routledge / Henry Sotheran & Co.

Publication Date: 1882

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Batenham, George & William. & Musgrove, John.

Condition: Very Good

Edition: Limited Edition