{"product_id":"historical-and-descriptive-accounts-of-ragland-castle-charles-heath","title":"Historical and Descriptive Accounts of... Ragland Castle, Charles Heath","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHistorical and Descriptive Accounts of the Ancient and Present State of Ragland Castle, Charles Heath — 10th Edition \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: Monmouth, Charles Heath, 1825\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"160\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"177\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Very Good. The book has been professionally rebound in modern black cloth with crisp gilt titling to the spine, presenting a neat, sturdy, and entirely unworn exterior. The binding is tight and sound, providing excellent structural integrity to the text block. Internally, the pages exhibit moderate to heavy foxing and age-toning typical of early nineteenth-century provincial paper stock, particularly to the preliminary and concluding leaves, though the text remains perfectly legible throughout. The page edges are noticeably browned, but the leaves are free from major tears or structural defects, making this a well-preserved survivor of a fragile tract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"856\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This is the Tenth Edition of Charles Heath's dedicated account of Ragland (Raglan) Castle. The title page features a striking woodcut illustration of \"Eventilla House, Head Quarters of Sir Thomas Fairfax\". Heath, a prominent Monmouth printer and antiquarian, was instrumental in promoting the Wye Tour and the local topography of Monmouthshire. His guidebooks were frequently updated and reprinted to meet the demands of early nineteenth-century tourists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe volume has been thoughtfully rebound in a secondary modern binding, ensuring its preservation for future collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhile early editions command premium prices on the rare book market, early nineteenth-century reprints like this tenth edition remain scarce in their own right, offering a fascinating glimpse into early British tourism and regional history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eAn evocative nineteenth-century guide to one of Wales' most romantic ruins, Charles Heath's \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"461\"\u003eRagland Castle\u003c\/i\u003e provides a captivating blend of local history, architectural description, and folklore. Compiled from original papers and historical authorities, this edition served as an essential companion for early tourists exploring the Wye Valley. Complete with a charming title-page illustration of Eventilla House, this volume transports the reader back to the golden age of British antiquarian tourism, making it a delightful addition to any collection of Welsh topography or early travel literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55598014464339,"sku":"6467","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261021_104458.jpg?v=1792916661","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/historical-and-descriptive-accounts-of-ragland-castle-charles-heath","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}