A Dissertation Concerning the Present State of the High Roads of England, especially of those near London Wherein is props'd A new Method of Repairing and Maintaining them
Language: English
Published by L. Gilliver et al, 1737
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Morning Mist Books and Maps, Cirencester, United KingdomMorning Mist Books and Maps
AbeBooks seller since January 20, 2016
Condition: Used - Good
£ 400.00
Quantity: 1 available
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Slim, small hardback. First edition published in 1737 following the dissertation having been presented to the Royal Society in 1736-7. Later plain boards, now bowed and with significant wear to corners. Label marks to the outside of the rear board. Spine with title label showing slight loss. Later endpapers/blanks. Gilt to upper face of text block. Title page discoloured and showing signs of archival repair. Pin marks close to binding edges of pages. Contents bright in comparison to the title page. A few small, marginal pencil notes. Very faint stain to lower edge of final leaves. Decorative head and tailpieces. Title; dedication (2pp); preface (6pp); contents (6pp); dissertation (p1-p51); blank for p52; A Description of the NEW ROAD in Hyde-Park (p53-p62); diagrammatic leaves (8 including 1 folding); advertisement (1pp). The dissertation laments the state and poor maintenance of the turnpikes at this time, particularly relating to travel to and from London. The author then proposes how the action can be taken to repair the roads, accompanied by the illustrated diagrams to the rear of the book. Further details available on request. (Ud4).…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Dissertation Concerning the Present State of the High Roads of England, especially of those near London Wherein is props'd A new Method of Repairing and Maintaining them
- Author
- Robert Phillips
- Publisher
- L. Gilliver et al
- Publication year
- 1737
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Antiquarian
Morning Mist Books and Maps
Cirencester, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since January 20, 2016
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 12 to 45 business days | 10 to 15 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 45.00 | £ 90.00 |
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Store description
Morning Mist Books and Maps is an independent online secondhand book and map business, with a focus on carefully chosen book titles, accurately and individually described, along with a large collection of folded maps. The map part of the business contains a large number folded or travelling and especially the very earliest folded maps. The business has wide experience of book illustrators, signed, private press and limited editions. Your purchase will be posted in high quality packaging, enabling it to arrive safely. Queries are answered promptly and further information or images can always be provided, giving you confidence in your purchase. Customer service is a key part of the business: dispatch emails are always sent and tracking numbers are provided for all purchases. …
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Morning Mist Books and Maps
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While every effort will be made to ensure that all items shown are in stock, There is no guarantee of availability and this electronic publication does not constitute an offer for sale. Goods are normally dispatched within 48 hours, using Royal Mail second class postage. If items exceed the weight limits for this postage, they will be sent with UPS or with another reputable courier. Items over a certain value, will require a signature on receipt. If your order cannot be dispatched within 7 days (usually during a holiday period), you will be contacted by e-mail with an estimated despatch date or the option of cancelling the order. The photos aim to show an accurate representation of the goods for sale but colours may vary, especially in terms of brightness/darkness. A great deal of effort has been made to provide an accurate description of the items for sale, but mistakes can happen. Questions are encouraged and further information and/or scans/photos are easily provided. Descriptions of the items include "Condition". This cannot be wholly objective but the intention is to give an overall impression of the item. The "Condition" will take into account the age of the item and its fragility relative to use etc. All items are secondhand. Returns: returns are accepted up to thirty days after you have received your purchases. You will need to make contact by email informing of your wish to return the goods. Buyer pays return postage and packing regardless of reason and country unless the wrong book/map has been sent. All returned goods will be checked against the photos and information that are held on each item. If goods are not returned or are returned damaged or incomplete a partial refund may be applied or there may be a claim for damages. After this time, returns are discretionary.
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Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
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We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
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We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
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Shipping terms
Within the UK, postage is set for books and maps up to 2Kg. For heavier or larger items, you may be required to pay for more postage depending on the cost/weight of the item concerned. For items going to Europe, the rate set is up to 1.25Kg but in certain circumstances extra postage may be required. If unsure, please make contact in advance of ordering. For heavier items or special delivery you will be charged more for postage. Postage to North America covers books and maps up to 1.25 Kg and to a value of £50. For large, heavy or expensive items extra postage may well be required. If this this not agreeable, the order can be cancelled. If in doubt, please make contact and ask for a quote before ordering. All international parcels are sent fully tracked. For postage to other countries, please ask for a quote. Often the costs will be significant as no parcels are sent without full tracking but full details of the cost breakdown will be provided on request. All valuable items are sent using a courier tracking system to try to ensure that items don't get lost in transit. on ordering, you are provided with the tracking details, so that you can follow the progress of your parcel. The aim is to provide a reliable service with robust & sensible packaging, which enables products to arrive safely and in good order, with the minimum risk of getting lost in transit.