{"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","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/a-history-of-lancashire-lieut-colonel-henry-fishwick-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}