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The History of Cheltenham and its Environs: Including an Inquiry into the Nature and Properties of The Mineral Waters &c. &c. &c. and a Concise View of the County of Gloucester
1803831P7Cheltenham: H. Ruff 1803. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. The first edition of one of Thomas Frognall Dibdin's important histories an interesting study of Cheltenham. The first edition.Thomas Frognall Dibdin's extensive history and study of Cheltenham and its natural mineral waters. The mineral springs were discovered in 1716 and caused the town to become an important attraction during the Georgian era. This history was written during the town's heyday and discussed the important establishments of the town such as circulating libraries and theatres. Including a concise view of the Gloucester county.Illustrated with a frontispiece engraved title page and one plate.Collated complete.Compiled by Thomas Frognall Dibdin the librarian of the second Earl Spencer at Althorp. Label of the Hereford City Library to the front paste down. Rebound in a modern cloth binding with new endpapers. Externally smart. Library label to the front paste down. Internally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned with the occasional spot. Library stamp to the frontispiece engraved title page title page and other leaves. Ink inscription to the head of the title page. Very Good Indeed H. Ruff hardcover
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