{"product_id":"lewis-carroll-and-his-birth-place-daresbury","title":"Lewis Carroll and his Birth-Place Daresbury","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLewis Carroll and his Birth-Place Daresbury, The Rev. Victor Dams \u0026amp; The Rev. Dyott W. Darwall — 1979 Reprint\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Chester, S. G. Mason (Chester) Ltd., 1979\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, original printed wrappers, unpaginated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. The original printed buff wrappers remain remarkably crisp and bright, showing only the faintest trace of age-toning to the extremities and an inconsequential hint of rubbing to the corners. The binding is secure and entirely intact. Internally, the pamphlet is exceptionally clean and fresh, with the pages remaining bright and completely free from foxing, handling marks, or inscriptions. A highly presentable and well-preserved copy of this local history guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a 1979 reprint of the original 1937 publication, incorporating the \"amendments and additions\" first introduced in the 1973 edition. Issued locally, this pamphlet serves as an intimate topographical and historical record of Daresbury, the Cheshire birthplace of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (Lewis Carroll).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch ephemeral, locally produced parish guides are inherently prone to loss and damage over the decades. While not exceptionally rare, surviving copies from this late-1970s print run in such unblemished, Near Fine condition are decidedly uncommon on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming and detailed local history of Daresbury, the Cheshire village where Lewis Carroll was born. Written by local vicars Rev. Victor Dams and Rev. Dyott W. Darwall, this pamphlet explores the profound connection between the creator of \u003ci\u003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e and his childhood home, offering a fascinating glimpse into the landscape that shaped his early imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54494578540883,"sku":"4911","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260730_230311.jpg?v=1785929861","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/lewis-carroll-and-his-birth-place-daresbury","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}