Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire

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Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire

Name: Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire
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Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire For the Year 1896 (Volume XLVIII), Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire

Publication: Liverpool, T. Brakell Ltd., 1897

Formatting: 8vo, illustrated.

Condition Report: Good. The volume remains structurally sound with a tight binding, though the original red cloth spine has suffered from heavy sun-fading, turning a darkened brown, and exhibits minor fraying and wear at both the head and tail. The front and rear boards retain their vivid red cloth; the central gilt coat of arms on the front cover remains notably bright and unoxidised, though there is some light rubbing to the extremities and minor scuffing to the rear board. The page block is firmly attached, displaying expected age-toning to the edges and mild, scattered foxing primarily restricted to the preliminary leaves and text block margins. Internally, the pages are clean and entirely legible, preserving the various historical plates in an excellent state.

Catalogue Note: This 1897 volume of the Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire (Volume XLVIII, or New Series Volume XII) was printed exclusively for the Society's members by T. Brakell Ltd. It serves as a vital historical record, containing specialized antiquarian research and local historical tracts, prominently featuring detailed notes on the Parish and Church of Halsall alongside studies of the Windmills of Liverpool.

The volume is notably illustrated with black-and-white plates, including a fine architectural study of Halsall Church from the North-east.

Retaining its original red publisher's cloth with the Society’s blind-stamped borders and central gilt crest, a sheaf of wheat and rose motif, this volume is an increasingly uncommon survival on the open market, particularly appreciated by regional historians and collectors of North West England ephemera.

Delve into the rich regional history of North West England with this original 1897 volume of the Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire. Printed exclusively for society members, this compilation features in-depth 19th-century antiquarian research, focusing on fascinating local tracts such as the Parish and Church of Halsall and the historic Windmills of Liverpool. Complete with charming black-and-white plate illustrations, this volume is an essential resource for genealogists, local historians, and collectors of regional British heritage, bound in its classic red cloth bearing the Society’s gilt crest.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire

Book Publisher: T. Brakell Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

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Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1897

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire

Country/region of manufacture: Liverpool, United Kingdom

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