Thomas Lister Esqr [First Lord Ribblesdale] from John Brown D[rive]r: Posting Charges

Published by Gisburn Unpublished 1790, 1790

  • First Edition
  • Signed
  • Used
See all details

Seller: Christian White Rare Books Ltd, Ilkley, Yorkshire, United KingdomChristian White Rare Books Ltd

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since August 23, 2006

Association member: ABAPBFAILAB

Condition: Used - Good

£ 30.00

£ 20.00 shipping 
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

A folio-sized folding sheet, effectively a 1790 invoice for postal charges, from John Brown, Drover, to Thomas Lister, First Lord Ribblesdale, the MP for Clitheroe. The first leaf itemises aroound seventy journeys made by Brown such as 'With letters to Skipton' and 'Stratford Hay Corn and Hostler', with prices in the right hand column and a grand total. Brown has tipped his receipt to the recto of the second leaf of the bifolium with annotations to the verso regarding 'John Brown's account. A calligraphic label appears on the final verso: 'Old George Inn (Now the Ribblesdale Arms Posting Charges '. Old fold marks and some drying to the paper. A vintage photograph of a pack of horses and hounds assembling in front of the Ribblesdale Arms accompanies the document, probably c. 1900. Good Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item.

Seller Inventory # 4964

Bibliographic details

Title
Thomas Lister Esqr [First Lord Ribblesdale] from John Brown D[rive]r: Posting Charges
Author
Thomas Lister, First Lord Ribblesdale, John Brown
Publisher
Gisburn Unpublished 1790
Publication year
1790
Condition
Good
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Edition
1st Edition

Christian White Rare Books Ltd

Ilkley, Yorkshire, United Kingdom

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since August 23, 2006

Association member:

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Item10 to 20 business days7 to 15 business days
First item£ 20.00£ 22.00
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Bank Draft
  • Bank Wire Transfer
  • Cash
  • Cash on Delivery
  • Check
  • Direct Debit
  • Invoice
  • Money Order
  • Paypal

Store description

Christian White Rare Books Ltd, has been buying and selling rare books and manucripts since 2006. We serve collectors of every kind, from all over the world, as well as supplying books to institutional rare book collections. We welcome direct contact from customers via ABEbooks and via our own website; we are pleased to offer a discount to members of the book trade: do get in touch. We would love to hear from you if you have interesting books, manuscripts, archives and handwritten items to sell. Company Number: 7980586 …

Specialty

Manuscripts and Letters, Association Copies, Rare Books, Early Printed Books, History of Ideas, Literary Highspots, Rare Books

Association member

  • Antiquarian Booksellers' Association
  • Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association
  • International League of Antiquarian Booksellers
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Christian White Rare Books Ltd

287 Leeds road, Ilkley
Ilkley, United Kingdom LS298LL