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    By G. A. Cooke [George Alexander Cooke]
    London   C. Cooke; Sherwood, Neely, and Jones
    6" by 3.5" 167, 180m 180pp.
    Three volumes of George Alexander Cooke's topographical descriptions of British counties, covering Sussex, Somerset, and Dorset, bound in half calf and with the original folding maps.
    By G. A. Cooke [George Alexander Cooke]

    [1792-1820] Topographical and Statistical Description of the County of Dorset, Somerset, and Sussex

    London   C. Cooke; Sherwood, Neely, and Jones
    6" by 3.5" 167, 180m 180pp.
    Three volumes of George Alexander Cooke's topographical descriptions of British counties, covering Sussex, Somerset, and Dorset, bound in half calf and with the original folding maps.
    £120.00
    : 0.75kgs / : 970Z5
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    Description

    Folding Maps, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Original Binding

    The first edition to 'Dorset', later 'Sherwood, Neely, and Jones' editions to the other two volumes. All the works are scarce in all editions. 

    Three volumes bound into one. The work includes 'Topographical and Statistical Description of the County of Dorset', and 'Sussex' and 'Somerset'. 

    Illustrated with folding frontispiece maps to each volume. Collated, all folding maps present, but lacking all engraved plates, and the title page to 'Somerset'. 

    A fantastic collection of three very scarce topographical works from George Alexander Cooke. George Alexander Cooke provides a concise account of the geography, towns, economy, antiquities, and notable buildings of Sussex, Somerset and Dorset. 

    Undated. 'Dorset' has been dated by the publisher's address, which the British Museum lists as being their address up until 1792. The other two volumes are published by copies held institutionally.

    Condition

    Bound in half calf with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, light edge wear and slight rubbing to the joints, with joints starting at the head and tail, very minimal rubbing to the boards, and minimal cracking to the spine. Rear hinge tender after endpapers, front free endpaper starting. Internally, bound without title page to 'Somerset', otherwise firmly bound with generally bright pages, with the odd spot, heavier to the title pages. Owner's signatures to front blank and title page of 'Sussex'.

    Very Good

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