Cromwell

1819 · LTH20-D-17 — London: Longman Hurst Rees Orme and Brown 1819. First edition. Leather. Good. 7" by 4.5". Not Stated. The first edition of this illustrated travel and topographical guide to Essex. The second volume only. Lacking volume I. First edition of this volume. Illustrated throughout. Lacking 'Remains of Latton Priory' and 'Latton Church' plates at page 21. Otherwise work is complete according to binder's instructions. Has a 'Chelmsford' plate as frontispiece not stated to binding instructions as well as a folding map of Essex. This work describes itself as a brief historical and topographical delineation of every town and village with descriptions of the residences of the nobility and gentry. It boasts that it is a complete guide to Essex for the traveller and tourist. Author not attributed to title page. Author is known as Thomas Kitson Cromwell. Cromwell was an English dissenting minister and antiquary. He also wrote works on the towns of Colchester and Clerkenwell. In a full calf binding. Rebacked with original boards preserved. Externally generally smart. Patches of slight rubbing to the extremities and spine. Loss to the calf of rear board at tail of joint due to rubbing. Rubbing to the spine is heaviest to the head and tail. Marks to boards. Evidence of bookplate removal to the front pastedown. Front endpaper has been removed. Front hinge is slightly strained but firm. Internally firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned. Scattered spotting to the first and last few pages otherwise the occasional scattered spots. Good Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown hardcover