The Tunbridge Wells Guide; Or An Account of the Ancient and Present State of that Place

Published by J. Sprange, Tunbridge Wells, 1785

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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA

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Illustrated with engraved folding maps and plates, this is a charming early edition of Jasper Sprange's guide to Tunbridge Wells. An early edition of this work, which was first published in 1780.Illustrated with the very scarce folding map dated 1774, engraved frontispiece, title page, dedication leaf, one plate dated 1785, folding plate dated 1784, folding plate dated 1783, folding plate dated 1782, and two undated plates.Collated, complete.The additional title page partway through the work for 'A Description of Tunbridge Wells' is dated 1785.ESTC N52323. Identified via the additional title page, and the 6p. inserted between p.292 and p.293 containing 'A list of the principle [sic] paintings, at Mereworth House'.Advertisement leaf to the rear.Rebacked, retaining original calf boards, with endpapers renewed. Lacking front free endpaper.A charming guide to Tunbridge Wells and its surrounding villages, produced Jasper Sprange, a printer, bookseller, and postmaster who worked in Tunbridge Wells. This volume includes a list of major roads leading from Tunbridge Wells, the routes of stage coaches, waggons and post and a guide to the lodging houses in the town. Rebacked, retaining original calf boards, with endpapers renewed. Light rubbing to back strip head and tail and joints. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Lacking front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, but generally clean and bright. Inscriptions to tail of pages 134-135. Very Good.…

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Title
The Tunbridge Wells Guide; Or An Account of the Ancient and Present State of that Place
Author
Jasper Sprange
Publisher
J. Sprange, Tunbridge Wells
Publication year
1785
Condition
Very Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
Illustrator
Not Stated
Item weight
1 kilogram
Dimensions
8" by 5"

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