London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1913. Hardcover, large octavo bound in original light blue cloth with gold lettering on upper cover and spine. 307pp., Index. 30 page publisher's catalog appended. Illustrated with 24 full page photographic plates and a double page map of the Lake District on front endpapers. First edition, first printing. A detailed and thorough depiction of 14 routes for the enjoyment of the Lake District via the motor car. Discreet private library stamp on title. Several slight bumps and nicks to cloth. Overall a very good copy.. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller: Great Expectations Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 005688
Title: Motor Ways in Lakeland
Author: Abraham, George D
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Methuen & Co. Ltd.
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1913
Keywords: Travel By Automolibe, Early Automobile
Bookseller catalogs: Travel By Automobile;

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