[Thomas Frognall Dibdin]. The History of Cheltenham and its Environs: Including an Inquiry into the Nature and Properties of The Mineral Waters, &c. &c. &c. and a Concise View of the County of Gloucester. H. Ruff, Cheltenham, 1803.

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Description: The first edition of one of Thomas Frognall Dibdin's important histories, an interesting study of Cheltenham. The first edition.Thomas Frognall Dibdin's extensive history and study of Cheltenham, and its natural mineral waters. The mineral springs were discovered in 1716, and caused the town to become an important attraction during the Georgian era. This history was written during the town's heyday, and discussed the important establishments of the town, such as circulating libraries and theatres.Including a concise view of the Gloucester county.Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title page, and one plate.Collated, complete.Compiled by Thomas Frognall Dibdin, the librarian of the second Earl Spencer at Althorp.Label of the Hereford City Library to the front paste down. Rebound in a modern cloth binding with new endpapers. Externally, smart. Library label to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned with the occasional spot. Library stamp to the frontispiece, engraved title page, title page, and other leaves. Ink inscription to the head of the title page. Very Good Indeed

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Thomas Frognall Dibdin. The History of Cheltenham, and Account of its Environs. H. Ruff; Payne, Faulder et al, Cheltenham, 1803.

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Description: The first edition of Thomas Frognall Dibdin's study of Cheltenham, in an attractive half calf binding. The first edition of this work by Dibdin.A history of Cheltenham, and its natural mineral waters. The mineral springs were discovered in 1716, and caused the town to become an important attraction during the Georgian era. This history was written during the town's heyday, and discussed the important establishments of the town, such as circulating libraries and theatres.Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title page, and one further plate. Collated, complete.Including a concise view of the Gloucester county.Rebound in half calf, with endpapers renewed. Rebound in half calf, with marbled paper covered boards. Endpapers renewed. A touch of rubbing to head of rear joint, otherwise externally excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Significant closed tear bisecting frontispiece, with tape repair to reverse of frontispiece. Engraved title page trimmed to perimeters. Pages clean and bright. Very Good

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