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Click here to see our other books! A Tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire J. T. Barber 1803 J. Nichols and Son for T. Cadell and W. Davies : London 9" by 6" xiii [1], 2-359pp SUMMARY The first edition of British army officer, artist and philanthropist John Thomas Barber's topographical guide to Monmouthshire and South Wales. Colour Plates,First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage : £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work, illustrated with twenty engraved aquatint plates, and one folding hand coloured map, all the work of the author. Collated, complete. Barber provides a general survey of the scenery, history, social customs, and archaeological remains of the regions discussed, with various aspects of Monmouthshire and South Wales discussed in twenty-three chapters. With the bookplate of Egerton Parker to the recto of a front blank. A beautifully illustrated first edition work, providing wonderful insight into life in Wales in the early nineteenth century. CONDITION In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip and board perimeters. Light fading to back strip. Front joint starting, and a touch tender. Rubbing to rear joint. Bookplate to recto of a front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright, with offsetting to pages facing plates. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
Guilherme Correa Gonçalves
Very speedy delivery and extremely well packaged. The book is in wonderful condition for age, better I think than described. This now sits alongside a companion volume, another work of Worcestershire historian and antiquarian, John Noak. I very much looking forward to reading it. As for price, I snatched the offer and am extremely pleased that I did. This seller is a perfect find on eBay and I would purchase from them without hesitation, saved seller, excellent.
michael cosgro
Excellent in every respect; much better than originally described and pictured. The shipping was exceptionally fast, and the books arrived precisely on schedule. The packaging was both robust and thoughtful, which always makes a most distinct difference. I am grateful for this great value and for your having accepted my offer. Thank you so much, Katherine, for a truly pluperfect transaction.
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