Johnson’s Historical, Topographical, & Parochial Illustrated Guide, and Visitor’s Companion through the Isle of Mann

Published by Douglas: Samuel Johnson, 1848.

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12mo., (6 4/8 x 4 2/8 inches). Title-page and text leaves printed in blue and black. Engraved frontispiece, folding engraved map of the Isle of Mann with original hand-colour in outline (early repairs to verso, lightly soiled and a bit creased), 16 engraved plates of local landmarks, and numerous engravings in the text (some light spotting). Original blue cloth, gilt (head and foot of the spine worn with minor loss). Fourth edition, first published in 1847. The Isle of Mann’s "existence and locality must have been well known to the inhabitants of the surrounding coasts, long before it was invaded; and the original families who landed on its shores were allowed to enjoy their seclusion and their name without molestation. That name, cherished by uninterrupted tradition to the present day, was "Ellan Vannin;" the letter M being changed into V, according to the idiom of the Manks language, which thus forms the possessive case. The same authority informs us that the original founder and legislator of the Island was Mannan Mac Ler, and that this name was given to the Island, being contracted into Mannin, and in later years into Mann" (page 3). Catalogued by Kate Hunter.…

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Title
Johnson’s Historical, Topographical, & Parochial Illustrated Guide, and Visitor’s Companion through the Isle of Mann
Author
LAUGHTON, James Brotherston
Publisher
Douglas: Samuel Johnson, 1848.
Binding
Hardcover
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Arader Galleries has specialized in the field of color-plate books and early works on paper for over fifty years. Our main specialisms are Americana, Maps/Atlases, Voyages and Natural History (with a special focus on the works of John James Audubon). We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have about any of the books listed on ABE or to welcome you to our gallery in New York.

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