Author: R. S. Ferguson
Title: A Hand-Book to the Principal Places to Be Visited by the Royal Archeological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland
Description: Carlisle, Chas. Thurnam & Sons, 1882 . First edition. Hardback. A scarce, first edition of this work documenting all the places visited in Carlisle by the Royal Archaeological Institute in August 1882. First edition, in the publisher's original paper covered boards. Scarce. Written by R. S. Ferguson, who was an English antiquary specialising in the local history of Cumberland and Westmorland. This particular work presents all the main places which The Royal Archaeological Institute were planning to visit during their trip to Carlisle, and the surrounding area, between August 1st and August 8th 1882.With seven folding maps. Lacking map of Naworth Castle. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart, with slight age toning to the boards. Light rubbing to the extremities. Lacking most of the spine label. Hinges slightly strained but holding firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with the odd spot. Ink inscription to title page. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

Keywords: Carlisle Royal archaeological institute first edition folding maps Royal archaeological institute Not Stated


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