{"product_id":"sketches-of-old-manchester-and-salford-thomas-ashworth-s-e-gibbons","title":"Sketches of Old Manchester and Salford, Thomas Ashworth \u0026 S. E. Gibbons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSketches of Old Manchester and Salford, Thomas Ashworth \u0026amp; S. E. Gibbons — First Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Manchester, T. Roworth and S. E. Gibbons, 1877\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e Small oblong 4to, unpaginated [comprising decorative title, 12 text leaves, 12 plates, and [vii] advertisements].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Good. The original publisher’s brown decorative cloth binding remains remarkably bright and attractive, with the elaborate gilt and black block tooling retaining much of its visual appeal. There is expected rubbing to the extremities, minor bumping to the corners, and slight fraying at the spine ends. Internally, the volume is lacking both the front and rear free endpapers, leaving the inner hinges exposed but holding securely. The text block is generally clean throughout, though there is a small tear to plate 7 alongside a few minor handling marks and blemishes commensurate with age. Despite these internal faults, it remains a solid, highly presentable example of a scarce topographical work in its unrestored original binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a true first edition of Thomas Ashworth’s scarce topographical record, originally published in 1877.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is profusely illustrated with twenty individual sketches executed by Ashworth and presented across twelve plates, accompanied by a descriptive index by S. E. Gibbons. The handsome binding features the distinctive coats of arms for Manchester (\"Concilio et Labore\") and Salford (\"Integrity and Industry\") struck in gilt to the upper board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopies of this edition are notably scarce on the open market, particularly in the original decorative publisher's cloth without modern rebinding or institutional stamping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating visual record of 19th-century Manchester and Salford, capturing the architectural heritage and atmospheric street scenes of the rapidly industrialising twin cities. Featuring evocative sketches by Thomas Ashworth accompanied by detailed descriptive notes by S. E. Gibbons, this work offers a valuable glimpse into the history of the region, preserving the memory of historic buildings and cityscapes before significant urban redevelopment altered the landscape forever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54438478250323,"sku":"4818","price":64.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260723_224943.jpg?v=1785401577","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/sketches-of-old-manchester-and-salford-thomas-ashworth-s-e-gibbons","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}