The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed

The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed

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The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
  • The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
  • The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
  • The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
  • The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
  • The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
  • The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
  • The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
  • The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
  • The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
  • The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
  • The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
  • The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
  • The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
  • The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
  • The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
  • The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
  • The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
  • The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed
The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed

The Mersey Estuary, J. E. Allison — 1st Edition, Signed

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Publication: Liverpool, University Press of Liverpool, 1949

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 60.

Condition Report: Good. The original pictorial paper wrappers show notable signs of age and handling, with surface wear, creasing, and minor chipping to the extremities and spine ends. The covers are somewhat toned, exhibiting scattered spotting and foxing that is particularly evident on the plain rear panel. The binding remains sound and securely attached, which is a desirable trait for slim, paper-bound local histories of this vintage. Internally, the pages are generally clean, though there is occasional mild foxing to the preliminary leaves, as well as a faint area of offset toning on the front free endpaper where the accompanying newspaper clipping was housed. Despite the external cosmetic wear, this remains a structurally solid and highly legible copy.

Catalogue Note: First edition. A compelling post-war study of the Mersey Estuary, richly illustrated with a frontispiece plate of the Bar Lightship and subsequent black-and-white photographs and diagrams throughout the text.

This particular copy boasts notable provenance, bearing the ink signature of the author, J. E. Allison, to the front free endpaper. Additionally, the volume is accompanied by an original newspaper obituary clipping detailing the author's passing at the age of 91, adding a poignant layer of historical context to the volume.

Author-signed examples are scarce, making this an appealing acquisition for collectors of maritime history and regional topography.

Written by J. E. Allison, former Chairman of the Liverpool and District Branch of the Geographical Association, The Mersey Estuary offers a detailed geographical and historical account of one of Britain's most significant commercial waterways. Published in 1949, the work traces the development, physical geography, and vast maritime infrastructure of the estuary. It serves as an invaluable snapshot of the region's mid-twentieth-century industrial landscape, capturing the enduring relationship between the river and the growth of Liverpool and Birkenhead.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: J. E. Allison

Book Publisher: University Press of Liverpool

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 60

Book Publication Year: 1949

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Softcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Book Dimensions:

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