Charles G. Harper - The Exeter Road

London, Chapman & Hall, 1899. First edition. Leather. A first edition, first impression of one of Charles Harper's popular topographical works, illustrated throughout. The first edition, first impression of this work in a half morocco binding. Bookplate of The Durban Club to the front paste down. Charles George Harper (1863-1943) wrote and illustrated topographical works, exploring the regions, roads, coastlines, literary connections, and old inns of Britain. This is his work on the Exeter road, the fifth of a series of books Harper wrote in an effort to reveal the story of Britain's old roads. He follows the length of this road from London to Exeter, detailing the history and topography of places along the route. Illustrated throughout by the author and from old prints and pictures. In a half morocco binding. Externally generally smart, though rubbed to the spine, joints and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright, with the odd spot throughout, more so to the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: Charles G. Harper; et al. Very Good .

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