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Click here to see our other books! The Eaton Tourist or a Colloquial Description of the Hall Grounds Gardens &c at Eton, The Seat of the Right Hon. Earl Grosvenor [With] The Original Bath Guide [With] A Guide to Kenilworth, containing a brief historical account of the Castle, Priory, and Church [With] The Coventry Guide, containing a concise account of the ancient history of the City, and particular descriptions of the Churches, St. Mary Hall and other public buildings, Not Stated 1825 J Seacome : Chester 6" by 4" [7], 2-103, [1], [2], 4-162, [7], 8-52, [5], 6-68pp SUMMARY A selection of travel guides for a variety of locations in Britain, charmingly illustrated and bound together in one smart volume. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Near Fine 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 Comprising of, The Eaton Tourist or a Colloquial Description of the Hall Grounds Gardens &c at Eton, The Seat of the Right Hon. Earl Grosvenor; The Original Bath Guide: containing an Essay on the Bath Waters; with a Description of the City; and a variety of miscellaneous information; A Guide to Kenilworth, containing a brief historical account of the Castle, Priory, and Church and The Coventry Guide, containing a concise account of the ancient history of the City, and particular descriptions of the Churches, St. Mary Hall and other public buildings. With a frontispiece, folding map and four plates to 'Eaton', a folding frontispiece, decorative vignette title, two folding maps, two plates and one vignette to 'Bath', frontispiece, five plates and a plan to 'Kenilworth' in addition to an engraved frontispiece and six plates to 'Coventry'. An uncommon selection of guides, all published between 1824 and 1825. These guides look at schools, castles, priories, barracks, and other locations of note. CONDITION In a half calf binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, smart with light fading to the spine. Rear hinge is slightly strained but firm. Reinforcements to the front and rear of the work. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Occasional light offsetting from the plates. Prior owner's inscription to the fore-margin of title page to 'Eaton', 'Kenilworth' and 'Coventry'. Pages are clean. Overall Condition: Near Fine 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