Marina; Historical and Descriptive Account of Southport, Lytham, and Blackpool, P. Whittle

£185.00

Marina; Historical and Descriptive Account of Southport, Lytham, and Blackpool, P. Whittle

Name: Marina; Historical and Descriptive Account of Southport, Lytham, and Blackpool, P. Whittle
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4293
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Marina; or, An Historical and Descriptive Account of Southport, Lytham, and Blackpool, P. Whittle — Second Edition

Publication: Preston, P. & H. Whittle, N.D. [c. 1831]

Formatting: 8vo.

Condition Report: Very Good. This copy has been handsomely rebound in a quarter leather binding over green and gold combed marbled boards. The binding remains tight and square, displaying no discernible shelf-wear to the boards or extremities. The spine features raised bands and a gilt-lettered leather label reading "MARINA", alongside bright, unoxidised tooling. The text block edges show moderate age-toning and mild foxing. Internally, the pages present well, with only light, scattered spotting to the preliminary leaves and title page. Overall, a highly attractive and well-preserved copy.

Catalogue Note: This Second Edition of Peter Whittle's comprehensive guide to the Lancashire coast is a fascinating artifact of 19th-century British topography. Originally published in parts, this edition gathers the historical and descriptive accounts of Southport, Lytham, and Blackpool into a single volume. As noted on the title page, the work is embellished with a map of Southport and prospects of Lytham and Blackpool.

The book has been exquisitely rebound in a fine quarter leather, preserving the text for future generations while adding considerable shelf-appeal. Early local histories and guides of this nature are increasingly scarce on the open market, particularly in such a robust and aesthetically pleasing binding. It stands as an important primary source for the development of these prominent Victorian seaside resorts.

Before the era of grand Victorian piers and sprawling amusement parks, the Lancashire coast was a burgeoning destination for health, sea-bathing, and leisure. Peter Whittle's Marina offers a captivating, deeply researched window into the early days of Southport, Lytham, and Blackpool. Blending historical fact with vivid topographical descriptions, Whittle captures the transformation of these coastal towns from quiet fishing villages into premier seaside resorts. A must-read for regional historians, Lancashire locals, and anyone enchanted by the origins of the British seaside holiday.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: P. Whittle

Book Publisher: P. & H. Whittle

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: Second Edition

Signed: No

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Book Binding: Hardcover (Quarter Leather)

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Country/region of manufacture: Preston, United Kingdom

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