{"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","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/local-gleanings-relating-to-lancashire-and-cheshire-vols-i-ii-j-p-earwaker","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}