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Click here to see our other books! The Cambrian Traveller's Guide, In Every Direction Containing Remarks Made During Many Excursions In the Principality of Wales and Bordering Districts George Nicholson 1813 Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown : London 8.5" by 5.5" xiii, 1468pp SUMMARY A comprehensive guide to Wales and its surrounding districts. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage : £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION The Second Edition. Direct from the Regency library of Elizabeth Greenly, later Lady Elizabeth Coffin Greenly. Elizabeth Greenly, born at Titley Court, Herefordshire, was a noted and varied collector. She kept prolific diaries from 1784 until her death in 1839 which included her responses to current events and occasions in her daily life. Among the diaries many names and anecdotes of celebrities of the time appear, including Lord Byron, Marie Antoinette, Mary Wollstonecraft and Hannah More. She was known to comment on customs of foreign countries to which she and her friends had travelled, and had a keen interest in scientific discoveries and advancements including medicine and archaeology. The Greenly library contents show Elizabeth Greenly's numerous interests including: Welsh causes, Science, topography, travel, Bibliana and literature, particularly female poets. The library contains many first editions of contemporary works, and many are signed or contain her bookplate. The library contained over 1000 volumes which show the diversity and depth of her interests and give an insight into the life of this fascinating collector. These works come directly from the library of the Titley Court estate. With an illustrated folding map. Each area and district are listed alphabetically with a short history of the location, including its name, historical inhabitants and plant-life as well as interesting sights. To the rear is an index of plants and the pages they are mentioned as well as an index of the place names and a further miscellaneous index. CONDITION In a half calf binding. Externally, generally smart with rubbing to spine. Backstrip is lifting slightly at the front. Front joint is tender but still reasonably firm. Front hinge is tender with the cords showing. Rear hinge is slightly strained but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to front pastedown, Emily Mason. Internally, generally firmly bound though strained in places. The odd spot throughout. Overall Condition: 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