The Rambler in Worcestershire, John Noake — 1st Edition

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The Rambler in Worcestershire, John Noake — 1st Edition

Name: The Rambler in Worcestershire, John Noake — 1st Edition
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The Rambler in Worcestershire, or Stray Notes on Churches and Congregations, John Noake — First Edition

Publication: Worcester, Published and Sold by All Booksellers, 1848

Formatting: 12mo, pp. [viii], 376.

Condition Report: Good. The original blind-stamped green cloth binding remains structurally sound but exhibits notable signs of age and handling. The spine is heavily sun-faded with minor fraying at the head and tail, while the original gilt titling, though somewhat dulled, remains entirely legible. The boards show typical shelf-wear, rubbing to the extremities, and bumping to the corners. Internally, the binding remains tight and secure with the original yellow endpapers fully intact. The text block is predominantly clean but is affected by moderate age-toning and scattered foxing throughout. A prominent damp-stain is present at the upper margin of the frontispiece and title page, encroaching slightly upon the top edge of the engraving. Despite these cosmetic flaws, the volume presents as a sturdy and complete copy of a scarce local history.

Catalogue Note: This is a First Edition of John Noake’s initial foray into the local history of his adopted county. While the title page simply lists publication in Worcester "by all booksellers," the work was printed by Josiah Allen and Son of Birmingham. This 1848 issue represents the first of what would eventually become a three-volume series, with subsequent volumes appearing in 1851 and 1854, though the present text stands complete in itself.

The volume features a striking engraved frontispiece depicting a scenic view of Worcester from the river. Factually confirming its early acquisition, the title page bears the contemporary ink signature of a previous owner, "B.W. Sanders," dated "August 4th 1848," the very year of publication. First editions of Noake’s early works, particularly in their original, unrestored cloth, are increasingly scarce on the open market.

Written by the prolific antiquary and journalist John Noake, The Rambler in Worcestershire is a captivating journey through the ecclesiastical heart of the 19th-century English Midlands. Frustrated by the dry, conventional histories of his time, Noake set out to record the living, breathing essence of local parishes, blending architectural observation with vibrant anecdotes of congregations, local customs, and folklore. This work not only serves as a valuable record of Worcestershire’s churches prior to the widespread Victorian restorations but also offers a charming, firsthand glimpse into the social and spiritual life of an era long past.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: John Noake

Book Publisher: Published and Sold by All Booksellers

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 376

Book Publication Year: 1848

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Worcester, United Kingdom

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