A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells: Book Six, The North Western Fells

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A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells: Book Six, The North Western Fells

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A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells: Book Six, The North Western Fells, Alfred Wainwright — Eighth Impression

Publication: Kendal, Westmorland Gazette Ltd., 1964

Formatting: Small 8vo, unpaginated.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The book maintains its structural integrity exceptionally well, presenting a tight, square binding free from the slackness typical of heavily referenced walking guides. The publisher's original yellow boards are wonderfully bright and clean, with sharp, unbumped corners and completely unrubbed dark blue stamping. Internally, the text block is fresh and crisp, devoid of any foxing, thumbing, or previous ownership inscriptions. The original dust jacket is fully intact and retains its original 15/- price on the front flap; it shows only the faintest whisper of trivial rubbing to the extreme head of the spine and a touch of natural, very light age-toning to the rear panel, ultimately presenting as a highly attractive, well-preserved example.

Catalogue Note: This is an early and highly desirable Eighth Impression of the first edition of Wainwright's celebrated sixth volume, printed and published by the Westmorland Gazette.

Early printings from the Gazette, prior to the publishing rights being transferred to later mass-market publishers, are increasingly sought after by purists and collectors. They are prized for the superior, darker reproduction of Wainwright’s intricate pen-and-ink illustrations and the authentic charm of their mid-century production.

Crucially, this copy retains its original, unclipped dust jacket. Finding these early Westmorland Gazette printings with their fragile original wrappers intact, unpriced-clipped, and in such bright, unsunned condition is becoming genuinely scarce on the open market, as the vast majority were subjected to heavy field use in the inclement Cumbrian weather.

Regarded as a masterpiece of topographical literature, A. Wainwright's The North Western Fells is the sixth instalment in his legendary seven-volume Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells. Entirely hand-drawn and hand-lettered by the author, this volume meticulously documents the ruggedly beautiful region bound by the rivers Derwent and Cocker, featuring exhaustive and characterful guides to beloved ascents such as Grasmoor, Grisedale Pike, and Catbells. More than a mere guidebook, Wainwright’s work is a deeply personal love letter to the Lake District, blending exacting cartographic detail with dry wit, philosophical musings, and breathtakingly precise illustrations. It remains an essential companion for walkers, armchair explorers, and anyone captivated by the enduring magic of the English landscape.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Alfred Wainwright

Book Publisher: Westmorland Gazette Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Travel, Exploration & Adventure

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Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1964

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Alfred Wainwright

Book Series: A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells

Country/region of manufacture: Kendal, United Kingdom

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