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An Historical and Topographical Account of the Town and Parish of Rochdale, in Lancashire; And also of the Parochial Chapelry of Saddleworth, in the County of York
by James Butterworth
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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€283.10€254.79
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About This Item
Manchester: W. D. Varey, 1828 . First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 9.5" by 6". Not Stated. The first edition of James Butterworth's very scarce guides to Rochdale and Saddleworth. James Butterworth's guides to Rochester and Saddleworth are individually paginated, with each part bearing an engraved frontispiece and letterpress title page. Despite their individual pagination, they were published as a single work.With the inscription 'Mr William Eastwood's Book' to the recto of a front blank.Rebound, with endpapers removed.With an index to the rear.A very scarce guide to two towns in the early nineteenth century: Rochdale in Lancashire, and Saddleworth in York. Rebound in cloth backed paper covered boards, with endpapers renewed. Contemporary inscription to the recto of a front blank. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages significantly age toned, with handling marks and the odd spot throughout. Small closed tears to fore edges of leaves. Very Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 890F2
- Title
- An Historical and Topographical Account of the Town and Parish of Rochdale, in Lancashire; And also of the Parochial Chapelry of Saddleworth, in the County of York
- Author
- James Butterworth
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- W. D. Varey
- Place of Publication
- Manchester
- Date Published
- 1828
- Size
- 9.5" by 6"
- Keywords
- saddlworth rochdale local history william eastwood rochdale
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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