History of Atherton by Lunn John - 1971

Atherton, Great Britain: Atherton District Council, 1971. 1st edition. 234 pages. This is described as "A Manorial Social and Industrial History of the Area". Contains some good black and white plates + a nice reproduction of Yates' 1786 map and detailed appendices. A splendid book typical of John Lunn. A substantial town history. In dark blue leather-look cloth binding with bright gilt titling on spine. There is a not very obvious mark on the front cover - a curved line about 8cm long - sounds bad but isn't. Bookplate of previous owner on front pastedown. Very good+ in Very Good attractive pictorial dust wrapper (spine a little faded but titling bright and clear). WILL REQUIRE EXTRA POSTAGE OUTSIDE UK. Delph Books Tel: 0161 764 4488. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.