Book Description

FALMOUTH. A Panorama of Falmouth, containing a history of the origin, progress, and present state of the Port; particulars of the packet and other establishments; directions to the public offices, taverns, lodging houses, &c &c. Descriptions of the walks, rides, aquatic excursions, and every other object of interest in its vicinity; with a map and other engravings. Being a complete guide to the harbour, town, and surrounding country. 90, [4] subscribers, [2] omissions of subscribers’ names, [13]pp adverts (one with a plate), the final page pasted down onto the inner rear board. Coloured chart of packet signals, 3 lithograph plates (2 folding), folding map. Lacks pages 91-92 (Directory), and also the frontispiece. Name torn away from the blank head of the title-page. Bound in original printed boards, covers very darkened, and then bound in 19th century dark green calf, with brass clasp. Lettered in gilt on the upper board, with ‘rare’ in gilt also added. 8vo. Falmouth: printed at the Cornish Magazine Office. [1827].
Author FALMOUTH.
Date 1827

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