The History & Description of the Town and Borough of Ipswich

G. R. Clarke

Published by Hurst, Chance & Co; S. Piper, Ipswich; London, 1830

About this Item

The first edition of this illustrated and uncommon history on Ipswich. The first edition of this uncommon work.An expansive topographical work that examines the history of Ipswich, as well as the villages and country seats in its vicinity. It is intended to be an account of the people that are connected to this town, rather than a 'regular historical work', by G. R. Clarke.Illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, fourteen plates, and in-text illustrations.Collated, complete.Gift inscription to the recto of the front blank, dated 1830. In a full calf binding. Externally, smart. Light rubbing to the spine and extremities. Small chip to the head of the spine. Light bumping to the extremities. Small cracks to the front joint. A small amount of loss to the extremity of the rear board. A few light marks. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 920P63

Bibliographic Details

Title: The History & Description of the Town and ...

Publisher: Hurst, Chance & Co; S. Piper, Ipswich; London

Publication Date: 1830

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book