North Meols and Southport: A History, Peter Aughton — 1st Edition

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North Meols and Southport: A History, Peter Aughton — 1st Edition

Name: North Meols and Southport: A History, Peter Aughton — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5400
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Publication: Preston, Carnegie Press, 1988

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 224.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The volume presents exceptionally well, bound in the publisher's original cloth, which remains sharp and clean with entirely unbumped corners and no fading. The binding is remarkably tight, suggesting it has seen very little, if any, reading. Internally, the text block is bright and immaculate, completely free from foxing, spotting, or previous ownership signatures, with clean edges. It is housed in an unclipped dust jacket that is vibrant and crisp, exhibiting only the slightest trace of shelf-wear to the extreme upper edge, remaining entirely free from tears, chipping, or loss.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition, first printing of Aughton's detailed local history. The volume is comprehensively illustrated throughout with over 200 black-and-white photographs, line drawings, and maps, chronicling the evolution of the area from the old parish of North Meols to the development of Southport in the early 1800s.

While softcover iterations of this title are quite common, the original hardcover issues, particularly those retaining their crisp, unclipped dust jackets, are notably less frequent on the open market, making this an excellent, collector-quality copy.

Southport possesses a distinctive atmosphere and a powerful sense of heritage that continually draws both residents and visitors alike. In this compelling and highly readable history, Peter Aughton traces the settlement’s rich past, exploring everything from the fine nineteenth-century architecture of Lord Street to the traditional thatched cottages of Churchtown. Lavishly illustrated with archival photographs and maps, this work serves as both an evocative celebration of West Lancashire's local history and an authoritative reference for those fascinated by the old parish of North Meols and its transformation into a celebrated seaside resort.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Peter Aughton

Book Publisher: Carnegie Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 224

Book Publication Year: 1988

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Preston, United Kingdom

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