Author: William Field
Title: An Historical and Descriptive Account of the Town and Castle of Warwick and of the Neighbouring Spa of Leamington
Description: Warwick, H. Sharpe, 1815. First edition. Leather. A brightly bound copy of William Field's study of the history and topography of Warwick and its surroundings. A large paper copy, illustrated with proof plates. The first edition of William Field's topographical and historical study of Warwick and Leamington Spa. The scarce large paper copy, illustrated with proof plates.Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece and four further plates, alongside a folding map. Collated, complete.The work of Warwickshire based Unitarian minister William Field, who discusses the history of Warwick and its castle alongside the neighbouring Leamington Spa, and provides further brief accounts of the towns and villages found within ten miles of Warwick.A beautifully illustrated and brightly bound first edition study of the history and topography of Warwick and its surroundings. Rebound in half morocco with marbled paper boards, with endpapers renewed. Externally, exceptionally bright, with light rubbing to paper of rear board. Internally, generally firmly bound, though lightly strained to a few pages towards the rear. The odd spot throughout, with pages generally clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: leamington spa warwickshire warwick castle warwickshire Not Stated


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