{"title":"History","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"18ca4ac6-7ddf-426c-bd98-74a9b77fe5c0\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"147\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe past brought vividly to life, our History collection explores defining events, influential figures, and the forces that shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inline-flex border border-gray-100 dark:border-gray-700 rounded-xl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary w-px flex-1 self-stretch\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1648-opere-del-cardinal-bentivoglio-history-of-flanders-dutch-revolt-italian","title":"Opre del Cardinal Bentivoglio (Works of Cardinal Bentivoglio)","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e: Contemporary leather binding with rebacked spine. Minor wear to extremities. Spine tight and structurally sound, featuring five raised bands and a gilt-tooled title label that remains clean and well defined. Boards show light bumping and creasing but remain well preserved overall. Binding firm and square. Copper-engraved title vignette exceptionally well retained. Internally, contents display faint age-related toning toward the margins and occasional light foxing and creasing consistent with age; otherwise remarkably well preserved. A beautiful and carefully maintained seventeenth-century copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"627\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eParis; Giovanni Iost, Saint James, at the sign of the Holy Spirit, 1648. Contemporary leather-bound hardback, Italian text. Early collected edition of the works of Cardinal Guido Bentivoglio, comprising \u003cem data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eThe Relations of Flanders and of France\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eThe History of the War of Flanders\u003c\/em\u003e, and his diplomatic letters written during his papal nunciatures. A substantial seventeenth-century historical printing, desirable to collectors of early European history, diplomatic literature, and ecclesiastical works, particularly in restored contemporary binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eA major historical and diplomatic account of seventeenth-century Europe, offering firsthand political observation of the Spanish Netherlands, France, and wider continental affairs. Bentivoglio’s writings combine historical narrative with diplomatic insight, reflecting the complexities of early modern statecraft and religious politics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51022776729939,"sku":"ant 1330l","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_75ea968b-bdd3-4649-a058-ace1453a2c34.jpg?v=1747743813"},{"product_id":"1774-an-essay-towards-the-history-of-liverpool-by-enfield-2nd-edition","title":"An Essay Towards the History of Liverpool, William Enfield — 2nd Edition","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"29\"\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Publisher’s original binding showing moderate wear with rubbing to extremities. Spine displays surface loss, leaving only a portion of the gilt lettering legible. Boards largely clean and presentable. Binding remains firm and square. Internally lightly handled, with creasing consistent with age, yet pages remain bright and clean overall. Illustrations clean throughout, with the tipped-in map complete and intact. A sound eighteenth-century copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"484\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eSecond edition, published in London by John Johnson, 1774. Original publisher’s hardback binding with leather spine and board corners. 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Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. 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The book traces events from the establishment of the Wolfenden Committee in 1954 through to the rise of the Gay Liberation movement in the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eDrawing on interviews, media archives, opinion polls, medical records, and political debates, John-Pierre Joyce explores how attitudes toward homosexuality evolved during this transformative period. 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Map and all illustrations, including the frontispiece, remain unblemished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eFirst edition published by Longmans, Green, and Co., London, 1904. A detailed regimental history by Lieutenant-Colonel J. Watkins Yardley, documenting the service and traditions of the Inniskilling Dragoons, one of the British Army’s historic cavalry regiments. Regimental histories of this period were often produced in limited numbers and intended primarily for officers and associated institutions, making surviving copies increasingly desirable to collectors of military history and British imperial studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eThe volume provides a structured account of the regiment’s formation, campaigns, and operational history, with particular attention to its engagements and organisational development. 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Spine clean overall with faint creasing and minor surface marking. Boards display slight bumping to corners and light handling marks, though decorative elements remain sharp and well-defined. Binding tight and square, housed in a protective plastic sleeve. Pen and pencil bookseller notes to the endpapers. Internally bright, clean, and fresh, appearing little used. Illustrative plates throughout remain immaculate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"569\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eFirst edition edited by V. Diószegi, translated by Stephen P. Dunn, published jointly by Indiana University and Mouton \u0026amp; Co., The Hague, 1968. A scholarly production issued in original publisher’s cloth and illustrated with photographic and documentary plates. 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Surface marks, scratches, and small nicks present across the boards, particularly at the spine’s tail, though gilt lettering remains clear and legible. Binding ever so slightly shelf cocked but firm and secure. First endpaper slightly loose, otherwise pages remain tightly bound. Contents clean and tidy overall, with illustrations and plates throughout remaining unblemished. Ex-Libris plate of the Lancashire Library to pastedown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"610\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eEleventh Edition published by R. Washbourne, London, 1865. A substantial Victorian heraldic reference work compiled for genealogical and armorial research, issued in the publisher’s original cloth binding. 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Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times Roman';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1090\" data-start=\"631\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"662\" data-start=\"631\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eRevolution: The History of England Volume IV\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers on a sweeping journey through one of the most transformative eras in British history. 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Otherwise excellent, with clean cloth and sharp, well-defined gilt decorative elements. Age-related toning to the margins of decorative pastedowns and endpapers, but otherwise clean. Immaculate frontispiece. Internally, the contents remains bright, clean and fresh, appearing little read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eFirst edition, published in 1903 by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOrmerod Bros.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. An extremely scarce Edwardian-era printing, seldom encountered in the market. 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It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and\/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"330\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eFirst USA edition, published in 1976 by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUniversity of Pittsburgh Press\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. A sought-after critical study of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGeorge Orwell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChristopher Small\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. 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No tears or chips to dust jacket, sharp edges and corners, artwork bright and vibrant. Publisher's original cloth binding is excellent. Clean text block, crisp page edges. Pages internal are bright, clean and fresh, appearing unread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eFirst edition, published by Faber \u0026amp; Faber, 2003. Sought after by collectors as an acclaimed study of Charles Darwin’s years of research on barnacles, illuminating a crucial period in the development of evolutionary theory. Hardback first printings are particularly desirable when preserved in the original dust jacket, especially in as-new condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"383\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"422\"\u003eDarwin and the Barnacle\u003c\/em\u003e explores the little-known years Charles Darwin spent obsessively studying barnacles after returning from the voyage of the \u003cem data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eBeagle\u003c\/em\u003e. Rebecca Stott reveals how this painstaking research helped shape Darwin’s thinking and ultimately contributed to the development of his revolutionary ideas about evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53206764945747,"sku":"3215-EV-F-LN-28","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b1ed0dfa-f6c0-4976-98fb-4ce4e83f3abd.jpg?v=1774967874"},{"product_id":"the-records-of-patterdale-rev-w-p-morris-presentation-copy","title":"The Records of Patterdale, Rev. W. P. Morris — Presentation Copy","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"558\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Publisher’s original cloth binding shows only light wear, with gentle bumping to corners and edges. Spine slightly sunned with light rubbing and small surface marks; gilt slightly dulled but fully legible. Boards remain clean overall with bright decorative gilt. Binding a touch relaxed but sound and intact. Endpapers age-toned as expected, bearing a clear and bold presentation inscription. Clean frontispiece. Internally bright and fresh, with only faint marginal toning consistent with age. A very attractive and well-preserved copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"575\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"994\"\u003ePresentation copy of the 1905 Kendal printing by T. Wilson, inscribed “with author’s compliments” and accompanied by the author’s card. Early twentieth-century Lakeland local history title preserved in original publisher’s cloth. Signed presentation copies of regional historical works are notably scarcer than standard trade issues, particularly when accompanied by associated ephemera, enhancing collector interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"464\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eThe Records of Patterdale\u003c\/em\u003e compiles historical documents, records, and observations relating to the Patterdale region, offering a detailed account of local history enriched by the author’s commentary and firsthand insights.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53232937664851,"sku":"3261-RM-S-VG-28","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b94c957f-15cb-4f66-ba7a-a56fb095e645.jpg?v=1773849105"},{"product_id":"manchester-and-its-region-a-survey-prepared-for-the-british-association","title":"Manchester And Its Region; A Survey Prepared for The British Association","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"578\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket shows mild edgewear, with a tear to the bottom-right corner and small nicks along the edges. General age-related toning to panels; otherwise clean with bright, vibrant artwork. Publisher’s original cloth binding remains otherwise excellent, with a small puncture to the cloth at the spine joint noted. Binding tight and square. Internally, contents remain bright, clean, and fresh throughout, with all illustrative material unblemished. A sound and well-preserved copy overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eFirst edition, University Press, Manchester, 1962, issued in original cloth with the original dust jacket. A detailed academic survey prepared for the British Association, offering an authoritative mid-twentieth-century study of Manchester and its surrounding region, produced with institutional scholarly intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eA comprehensive regional study examining the geography, industry, urban development, and social structure of Manchester and its wider metropolitan area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53235402965331,"sku":"2088-EV-VG-28","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_40287b99-9a16-401e-9792-64211fec66aa.jpg?v=1773337949"},{"product_id":"liverpool-painted-by-hamilton-hay-described-by-scott-city-docks-1st-edition","title":"Liverpool: Painted by Hamilton Hay; Described by Dixon Scott — 1st Edition","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"4e3ec39f-e2ac-44ea-a59d-5f7cb8fb0677\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-51\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pt-12 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"4e3ec39f-e2ac-44ea-a59d-5f7cb8fb0677\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:4bf2db01-29ee-48f3-872e-b0054c348d6f-68\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-52\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4002102b-64e4-45cc-a75b-b4f4ae763614\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"506\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e: Publisher’s original binding shows minimal wear, with bumping to corners and light rubbing at the head and foot of the spine. Boards clean, with decorative artwork remaining bright and vibrant. Binding tight and square. Internally, pages show mild handling with light scattered foxing present; otherwise clean and tidy throughout. Illustrations remain clear and unblemished. Contemporary newspaper clippings dated August 21, 1942 loosely inserted. 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Internally, the pages remain pristine, well-bound, and unmarked. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original dust jacket retains its vibrant magenta and orange typography without major sun-fading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, though it exhibits minor rubbing to the extremities and slight edge-wear along the top margin and spine ends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Overall, an excellent, highly presentable copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_1af3cb1b0165d49f-348\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e First UK edition of Oscar Lewis's tape-recorded anthropological study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The volume is presented in its striking original dust jacket, which features a prominent black architectural grid design over a purple background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_1af3cb1b0165d49f-349\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotably, this copy is accompanied by fascinating contemporaneous provenance in the form of three vintage British newspaper review clippings loosely inserted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The included clippings feature extensive reviews titled \"The gay life of poverty\" by Geoffrey Gorer, \"A Zola Observes the Puerto Ricans\" by Walter Allen, and \"Puerto Rican Probe\" by Arthur Calder-Marshall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These ephemeral additions offer a unique, primary-source window into the critical reception of the work upon its British release. While the US edition is relatively common, locating the UK edition in such well-preserved condition with its complete dust jacket and contemporary ephemera is notably scarcer on the open market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_1af3cb1b0165d49f-350\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eLa Vida\u003c\/i\u003e is Oscar Lewis's groundbreaking anthropological study of an extended Puerto Rican family, and of the broader culture of poverty that shapes their existence across households in San Juan and New York\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. By presenting their unvarnished narratives compiled from hundreds of hours of tape recordings, Lewis documents a life defined by physical bravery, devastating candor about fundamentals like sickness, pleasure, and death, alongside a fatalistic view of the future\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Likened by critics to a \"non-fiction novel,\" the work provides an unflinching, spontaneous, and sometimes violent look into systemic marginalization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It remains a foundational, unforgettable text in mid-century urban sociology and ethnography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54063462351187,"sku":"4221","price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260611_120734.jpg?v=1782128708"},{"product_id":"manuscripts-of-s-h-le-fleming-esq-of-rydal-hall-historical-manuscripts-commission","title":"Manuscripts of S. H. LE Fleming, ESQ., of Rydal Hall, Historical Manuscripts Commission","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_7518a7973c492b74-615\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1540\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1540 citation-end-1540\"\u003e London, Printed for Her Majesty's Stationery Office by Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1890\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [iv], 474.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_7518a7973c492b74-616\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The book presents well in a sturdy, later tan cloth binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003e. The boards are tight and square, showing minimal shelf-wear to the extremities, though the spine is slightly sunned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4\"\u003e. The gilt lettering on the spine remains impressively bright and unoxidised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,6\"\u003e. Internally, the text block appears securely held with sound hinges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,8\"\u003e. The title page is notably clean and crisp, exhibiting only faint, mild toning consistent with age, and completely avoiding any foxing, smudging, or stray marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,10\"\u003e. Overall, a well-preserved copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_7518a7973c492b74-617\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1539 citation-end-1539\"\u003eThis First Edition constitutes the Twelfth Report, Appendix, Part VII of the Historical Manuscripts Commission\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1538 citation-end-1538\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The text was originally presented to both Houses of Parliament by command of Her Majesty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4\"\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-1537 citation-end-1537\"\u003eIt primarily features a detailed calendar of the historical papers of the Le Fleming family of Rydal Hall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_7518a7973c492b74-618\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003eThe book is bound in a practical, secondary cloth binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2\"\u003e. There are no visible previous ownership inscriptions, binders' stamps, or bookplates, presenting a very clean provenance based on the preliminary leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eOriginal late 19th-century issues of these Commission reports are relatively uncommon on the open market in such sound, readable condition, having often suffered in fragile original wrappers or institutional library settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eDive into the rich history of northern England with this detailed archival calendar of the Le Fleming family papers. Highlighting the extensive correspondence and administrative documents of Sir Daniel Fleming—a key political and social actor in 17th-century Westmorland—this volume offers an invaluable window into local governance, estate management, and the daily realities of the gentry during the tumultuous eras of the later Stuart kings. A vital primary source reference for British historians and genealogists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54102796435795,"sku":"4156","price":35.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260611_115725.jpg?v=1782450612"},{"product_id":"the-paintings-of-norman-lighton-for-roberts-birds-of-south-africa-1st-limited-edition","title":"The Paintings of Norman Lighton for Roberts Birds of South Africa — 1st Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_b165a79d90f10628-666\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1583\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1583 citation-end-1583\"\u003e Cape Town, South African Natural History Publication Company, 1976\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e Large folio, pp. [xii], 102 (comprising 51 colour plates and 51 corresponding text leaves).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_b165a79d90f10628-667\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, holding the substantial text block securely without any of the sagging typical of large folios. The dark brown gilt-lettered boards present beautifully from the front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2\"\u003e, though the rear board exhibits superficial scuffing and surface scratches, though minor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4\"\u003eThe corners retain their shape without significant bumping. Internally, the volume is excellent; the illustrated endpapers featuring a beautifully detailed bird of prey are pristine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6\"\u003e, and the heavy-stock pages alongside the vibrant lithographic plates remain bright, crisp, and entirely free of foxing, thumbing, or blemishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,8\"\u003e. A striking and incredibly well-preserved copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_b165a79d90f10628-668\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Limited first edition, restricted to an exclusive run of just 300 copies, of which this is number 188\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2\"\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-1582 citation-end-1582\"\u003eIt is handsomely signed in ink by both the artist, N. C. Lighton, and the editor, A. V.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Bird, upon the limitation page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,4\"\u003e. Furthermore, this specific copy contains an affixed facsimile Certificate of Authenticity, numbered to match the book, proudly displaying the \"Best of Show\" award granted to this publication by the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen in Montreal in 1978\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,6\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\" id=\"p-rc_b165a79d90f10628-677\"\u003eConceived to showcase Lighton’s iconic ornithological watercolours in a much grander format than originally seen in Austin Roberts' foundational field guides, this folio edition was a triumph of South African publishing. \u003cspan class=\"citation-1581 citation-end-1581\"\u003eThe large-scale lithographic plates capture the nuance and vibrance of Lighton's original work far better than previous letterpress reductions, establishing this volume as a highly desirable cornerstone for collectors of African natural history and fine ornithological works.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Complete, well-preserved copies of the limited edition appear scarcely on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\" id=\"p-rc_b165a79d90f10628-669\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,0\"\u003eA breathtaking tribute to African ornithology, this monumental folio revitalises Norman Lighton's classic bird portraits originally painted for Austin Roberts' seminal reference texts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2\"\u003e. Freed from the diminutive constraints of field-guide proportions, these vibrant colour plates explode with detail, offering an intimate and expansive look at the rich avian life of South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4\"\u003e. Carefully curated and edited by A. V. Bird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6\"\u003e, this limited edition brilliantly celebrates both the scientific accuracy of Lighton’s brushwork and the sheer beauty of the region's natural heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54102799483219,"sku":"4149","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260611_113532.jpg?v=1782450862"},{"product_id":"tommys-tunes-f-t-nettleingham-1st-edition","title":"Tommy's Tunes, F. T. Nettleingham — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_11ced248bf4871db-956\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2143\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2143 citation-end-2143\"\u003e London, Erskine MacDonald, Ltd., 1917\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_11ced248bf4871db-956\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 96.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report: \u003c\/b\u003eGood. The book presents as a genuine, historically used copy, bearing evident signs of wear commensurate with its age and wartime context. The pictorial paper-covered boards display moderate rubbing, edge-wear, and light surface marking across the panels. The most significant condition point is the spine, which is heavily chipped and frayed; the original paper covering has largely perished, exposing the underlying binding structure and text block edge. Despite this external wear, the binding remains secure and holds the signatures together without major separation. Internally, the pages are generally clean with typical age-toning, remaining highly legible and robust for continued study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note: \u003c\/b\u003eFirst edition. This compilation captures the raw, authentic musical culture of the British Expeditionary Force (B.E.F.) during the First World War. Bound in the publisher's printed paper-covered boards, the front cover features a striking, satirical trench illustration bearing a printed apology to Capt. Bruce Bairnsfather, the famed creator of the 'Old Bill' cartoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eCopies in their original bindings are increasingly scarce on the open market. As these early \"trench books\" were heavily circulated and inherently fragile, they were poorly preserved and highly susceptible to damage, making surviving field-used examples desirable to military historians and musicologists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_11ced248bf4871db-957\"\u003eCompiled directly from the trenches of the Great War, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003eTommy's Tunes\u003c\/i\u003e is a poignant and humorous time capsule of the British Expeditionary Force. \u003cspan class=\"citation-2142 citation-end-2142\"\u003eMeticulously gathered by 2nd Lieutenant F. T. Nettleingham, this collection preserves the authentic marching melodies, rude rhymes, and popular parodies that kept morale alive amidst the mud and artillery fire.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFrom gallows humor to wistful anthems of home, it offers an unfiltered glimpse into the spirit, camaraderie, and indomitable wit of the British 'Tommy' on active service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54102943695187,"sku":"4235","price":84.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260611_122255.jpg?v=1782457842"},{"product_id":"sketches-of-lancashire-lie-and-localities-edwin-waugh-1st-edition","title":"Sketches of Lancashire Lie and Localities, Edwin Waugh — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_f8b8ae6d96a65475-95\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Whittaker and Co.; Manchester, James Galt and Co., 1855\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. viii, 260.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_f8b8ae6d96a65475-96\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Good. The book is bound in its original blue cloth featuring elaborate blind-stamped panels, which remain structurally sound but display characteristic shelf-wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003e The spine cloth has darkened over time, and the head and tail of the spine exhibit distinct chipping and minor cloth loss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4\"\u003e. The boards show general rubbing, and the corners are bumped, occasionally exposing slight traces of the underlying board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,6\"\u003e. However, the gilt titling on the spine retains a fair degree of its original brightness and legibility despite the darkening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,8\"\u003e. Internally, the binding holds firm without severe cracking, and the plain endpapers and title page are remarkably clean with only a hint of natural age-toning and no significant foxing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,10\"\u003e, presenting a very readable and handsome copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_f8b8ae6d96a65475-97\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Unillustrated 1855 first edition of Edwin Waugh's foundational regional work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2\"\u003e. The provenance features a standard ownership bookplate for a \"William E. Hodgkinson\" affixed to the front pastedown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4\"\u003e, alongside a small, neat ink stamp from the renowned academic bookseller \"B.H. Blackwell Ltd., Oxford\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6\"\u003e. There is an additional, partially legible penciled ownership signature to the front free endpaper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,8\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_f8b8ae6d96a65475-98\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003eOriginal mid-19th-century cloth editions of Waugh's early prose can be difficult to source on the open market, particularly those that have retained their original publisher's blind-stamped boards without undergoing modern rebinding or restoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eA cornerstone of 19th-century regional literature, Edwin Waugh’s \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003eSketches of Lancashire Life and Localities\u003c\/i\u003e offers a rich, vernacular glimpse into the lives of Northern England's working classes. Often celebrated as the \"Lancashire Burns,\" Waugh masterfully captures the local dialect, folklore, and rural character of the region just before heavy industrialization transformed the landscape entirely. This collection of prose is an essential cultural artifact for any collector of regional British topography, working-class history, or dialect literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54133336146259,"sku":"4161","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260616_100640.jpg?v=1782716829"},{"product_id":"a-history-of-lancashire-lieut-colonel-henry-fishwick-1st-edition","title":"A History of Lancashire, Lieut.Colonel Henry Fishwick — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8d10f5dc10f882cb-184\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-105\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-105\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-105 citation-end-105\"\u003e London, Elliot Stock, 1894\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e Large 8vo, pp. [viii], 305.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8d10f5dc10f882cb-185\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. The book has been exquisitely bound in half brown morocco leather over nonpareil marbled boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2\"\u003e. The binding is exceptionally tight and secure, exhibiting virtually no shelf-wear to the extremities and boasting pristine board surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4\"\u003e. The spine, featuring five raised bands and brilliantly unoxidised gilt tooling in the compartments, remains rich in color and unrubbed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6\"\u003e. The top edge is brightly gilt, while the fore and bottom edges remain traditionally deckled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,8\"\u003e. Internally, the text block is commendably clean; the pages are bright with only the faintest marginal toning, remaining entirely free from significant blemishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,10\"\u003e. A superlative, highly attractive copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8d10f5dc10f882cb-186\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e First Edition, Large Paper copy. Published as part of the esteemed \"Popular County Histories\" series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003e. This scarce large paper issue is distinguished by its superior text-block and wide, uncut margins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8d10f5dc10f882cb-187\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003eThe work features a woodcut device on the verso of the half-title page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2\"\u003e. The volume has been handsomely bound in half morocco, elevating it from the standard cloth issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4\"\u003e. Large paper copies of this comprehensive county history are infrequently encountered on the open market in such well-preserved leather bindings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8d10f5dc10f882cb-188\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003eLieut.-Colonel Henry Fishwick’s \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"39\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003eA History of Lancashire\u003c\/i\u003e offers a sweeping chronicle of the county palatine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2\"\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-104 citation-end-104\"\u003eRenowned as a leading antiquary, Fishwick navigates the historical evolution of Lancashire from its earliest traces through the dawn of the nineteenth century.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This foundational text explores the social and political landscapes of the region, remaining a vital and highly readable resource for anyone captivated by local British history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54133547204947,"sku":"4163","price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260616_100834.jpg?v=1782717532"},{"product_id":"history-of-the-borough-of-preston-charles-hardwick-1st-edition","title":"History of the Borough of Preston... Charles Hardwick — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Preston, Worthington \u0026amp; Co.; London, Simpkin, Marshall, \u0026amp; Co., 1857.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 8vo,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e pp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e xvii,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e [1],\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 687,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e [1].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The volume is half-bound in leather over green cloth boards, displaying rubbing, fading, and wear to the spine, raised bands, and leather corners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2\" class=\"\"\u003e. The gilt lettering to the spine remains legible though somewhat dulled, and the leather joints exhibit mild cracking and stress typical of an antiquarian volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4\" class=\"\"\u003e. A distinct scuff mark or stain is present on the front green cloth board. \u003cspan class=\"citation-270 citation-end-270\"\u003eDespite this external shelf-wear, the binding remains remarkably tight and sound\u003c\/span\u003e. Internally, the marbled page edges retain their decorative appeal, and the text block shows only mild, scattered foxing and age-toning, primarily to the preliminaries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6\" class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e First Edition is handsomely presented in a contemporary half-leather binding over cloth, featuring raised bands to the spine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2\" class=\"\"\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-269 citation-end-269\"\u003eThe volume is thoroughly illustrated with numerous engraved lithographic plates and a folding map, which chart the topographical changes of the region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,3\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,4\" class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe book possesses a rather unique vernacular provenance, featuring an early pen ownership inscription belonging to a \"W. Wainwright, Lynwood, Tarleton\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2\" class=\"\"\u003e. A previous owner has pasted two sepia portrait photographs onto the preliminary blank pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4\" class=\"\"\u003e. One photograph is identified in a neat period hand as \"Squire Robert Townley Parker,\" offering a lovely piece of regional personalization and historical intrigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6\" class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eComplete first editions of Hardwick's Preston history in contemporary bindings are increasingly difficult to source on the open market,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e making this an appealing acquisition for collectors of Lancashire topography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-267\"\u003eA comprehensive and foundational Victorian topographical study, Charles Hardwick's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-267\"\u003eHistory of the Borough of Preston\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-267 citation-end-267\"\u003e offers a deep, meticulously researched dive into the historical, civic, and cultural development of the Lancashire town\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2\" class=\"\"\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-266 citation-end-266\"\u003eSpanning from Roman and Saxon roots through to the Guild Merchant and 19th-century trade\u003c\/span\u003e, this extensive volume remains a cornerstone text for antiquarians, genealogists, and local historians seeking to understand the evolution of Preston and its environs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54133664907603,"sku":"4164","price":165.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260616_101004.jpg?v=1782717891"},{"product_id":"local-gleanings-relating-to-lancashire-and-cheshire-vols-i-ii-j-p-earwaker","title":"Local Gleanings Relating to Lancashire and Cheshire (Vols. I \u0026 II), J. P. Earwaker","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_9b5d208ed6a50dc1-262\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Manchester, J. E. Cornish \u0026amp; Thos. J. Day; Warrington, P. Pearse, 1875–1878\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 4to, 2 vols., pp. [iv], 282; [iv], 308.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_9b5d208ed6a50dc1-263\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The two volumes are tightly bound in their original dark green pebbled cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2\"\u003e, exhibiting moderate rubbing to the extremities and slight bumping to the corners, typical of a set of this age. The spine hinges remain entirely firm and uncracked, with the gilt titling nicely preserved and unoxidised, though white institutional classification numbers are painted at the base of each spine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4\"\u003e. Internally, the text blocks are largely clean and bright, save for expected mild age-toning and intermittent light foxing, primarily restricted to the endpapers and preliminary leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6\"\u003e. Notably, there are discreet institutional stamps from the \"Hope Hall School Library\" on the terminal leaves, alongside corresponding handwritten accession and class numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,8\"\u003e, but these do not detract significantly from the overall handsome presentation of this scarce set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_9b5d208ed6a50dc1-264\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-299\"\u003eThe scarce first edition thus of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-299\"\u003eLocal Gleanings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-299 citation-end-299\"\u003e, strictly limited to a printing of only 250 copies, as proudly stated on the upper left corner of both title pages\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-298 citation-end-298\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Originally published as serialized columns in the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,2\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003eManchester Courier\u003c\/i\u003e, this work was subsequently revised, corrected, and collected into these handsome standalone volumes by the esteemed antiquarian J. P. Earwaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\" id=\"p-rc_9b5d208ed6a50dc1-265\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0\"\u003eVolume I is notably adorned with a striking woodcut frontispiece portrait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2\"\u003e, adding a layer of visual appeal to the exhaustive local history within. The set bears the institutional provenance of the Hope Hall School Library, evidenced by neat, historically relevant stamps on the rear index and errata pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4\"\u003e, offering a charming glimpse into the volumes' educational past. Complete two-volume sets of this limited printing are increasingly uncommon on the open market, particularly in their original, un-rebacked bindings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\" id=\"p-rc_9b5d208ed6a50dc1-275\"\u003eA treasure trove of regional British history, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eLocal Gleanings Relating to Lancashire and Cheshire\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fascinating, microscopic look at the genealogical, archaeological, and social heritage of the North West. \u003cspan class=\"citation-297\"\u003eEdited by the revered antiquarian J. P. Earwaker, these volumes collect and refine a wealth of articles originally serialized in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"353\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-297\"\u003eManchester Courier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-297 citation-end-297\"\u003e during the late 1870s.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e From deep-dives into prominent local families to the unearthing of regional folklore and forgotten architectural marvels, this limited-edition set remains an indispensable primary resource for historians, genealogists, and passionate Lancastrians or Cheshiremen looking to connect with the storied past of their counties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54133817901395,"sku":"4165","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260616_101135.jpg?v=1782718244"},{"product_id":"history-of-wigan-d-sinclair-volumes-1-2-1st-edition","title":"History of Wigan, D. Sinclair (Volumes 1 \u0026 2) — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_490c04863df65800-329\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Wigan, Wall, Printer and Publisher, \"Observer\" Office; London, Kent and Co., Paternoster Row, 1882\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting: \u003c\/b\u003e4to, 2 volumes. Vol. I: pp. [xi], 239. Vol. II: pp. [vii], 247.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_490c04863df65800-330\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. Both volumes maintain strong structural integrity with sound, tight bindings and no major physical flaws, successfully balancing an excellent exterior against notable internal spotting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003e. Bound in the publisher's original stamped cloth, the boards remain remarkably clean. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4\"\u003eThe gilt lettering and ornate municipal seals stamped to the covers remain bright and unoxidised, showing only minor bumping and rubbing to the spine extremities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,6\"\u003e. Internally, while the text block is securely bound, the endpapers, preliminary leaves, and title pages exhibit foxing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,8\"\u003e. However, this spotting is largely localised to the front matter and recedes, leaving the majority of the main text pages cleanly legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_490c04863df65800-331\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e First edition, complete in two volumes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2\"\u003e. Both volumes feature an impressive gilt-stamped coat of arms of the Borough of Wigan (\"Sigillum Comune Ville et Burgide Wigan\") centered prominently on the front boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_490c04863df65800-332\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003eWhile individual copies occasionally surface, complete first edition sets in their original publisher's cloth, especially those retaining such well-preserved gilt tooling, remain scarce on the open market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2\"\u003e. This scarcity, paired with the handsome bindings, makes the set a highly desirable acquisition for collectors of Lancashire antiquities and municipal histories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eDavid Sinclair’s \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eThe History of Wigan\u003c\/i\u003e remains a foundational, exhaustive chronicle of the Lancashire town's evolution from its ancient origins through the late nineteenth century. Drawing extensively upon archival sources, manorial rolls, and civic charters, Sinclair meticulously reconstructs the complex political, ecclesiastical, and social tapestry of Wigan. This two-volume masterwork illuminates the profound impacts of the Reformation, the English Civil War, and the Industrial Revolution upon the region, offering an indispensable resource for local historians, genealogists, and antiquarian collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54133984919891,"sku":"4167\/8","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260616_101359.jpg?v=1782718727"}],"url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/collections\/history-2.oembed?page=4","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}