The Hand Book for Visitors to the Bristol and Clifton Hotwells; containing a Chemical Analysis of the Spa, also observations on its internal and external uses, to which are added a Geological Sketch of the Avon District
by W Herapath, R Etheridge
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Bristol, Clifton and Weston-Super-Mare: Chilcott; Burbidge; Whereat, 1853. Hardcover. Very Good. pp60 A detailed guide for visitors to the Royal Clifton Spa near Bristol published c1853. This is the one shilling and sixpence edition which includes the coloured fold out geological section of the Clifton Rocks on the north side of the River Avon from Sea Mills to the Hotwells. In publisher's blue cloth with embossed decoration and gilt titles. The booklet contains 2 accomplished etchings showing the exterior and interior of The Pump Room. Very good plus, the cloth is rubbed and lightly soiled to the lower cover, the gutters have been strengthened neatly with yellow tape to match the end papers; monogram of TC. The text and section are near fine, clean and undamaged. A very pleasing copy of this uncommon imprint. Very Good 1853
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- Bookseller
- Christian White Rare Books Ltd. (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5205
- Title
- The Hand Book for Visitors to the Bristol and Clifton Hotwells; containing a Chemical Analysis of the Spa, also observations on its internal and external uses, to which are added a Geological Sketch of the Avon District
- Author
- W Herapath, R Etheridge
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Chilcott; Burbidge; Whereat
- Place of Publication
- Bristol, Clifton and Weston-Super-Mare
- Date Published
- 1853
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About the Seller
Christian White Rare Books Ltd.
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Leeds, West Yorkshire
About Christian White Rare Books Ltd.
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