Memorials of Bygone Manchester with Glimpses of its Environs

x, 396pp plus numerous plate illustrations, page decorations, three folding maps, one of which is larger fand housed in pocket at rear.  In tan buckram boards, elaborately decorated with blind embossing and gilt motif, gilt titles front and spine. Bevlled edges.  Top edge gilt.  4to.  Boards are worn and rubbed, corners rubbed through, joints repaired, some mild markings and faded.  Replacement endpapers.  Some spotting, toning and marks to first and last few leaves, some mild toning at page edges throughout.  A handsome and imposing volume, robust.