Description: This very early Ward Lock & Co illustrated travel guide is one of the original editions of the "red" guides published between 1910 and 1918. These were the first of those with the famous "coat of arms" design on the cover and with the 1/- net price at the top of the spine, leading to the guides becoming known as the "shilling" guides. A small number of the last editions from this period (dated 1917/18 and 1918/19) had the spine price updated to 1/6d net. The guides are full of contemporary photographs, advertisements and fold-out maps. These guides are increasingly becoming collectors' items. Please see the Ward Lock Red Guides website for more information about the series. I have a large collection of these early guides, but am needing to sell a number because of lack of space to store them.This particular guide dates from 1912/13. This appears to be the 1st edition of this title. Details as follows : Area covered : Bude and North Cornwall, including Morwenstow, Hartland, Lundy Island, Boscastle, Perranporth, Padstow, Tintagel, Newquay and surrounding areas.Contents : 152 pages of text plus a 98-page section of wonderful old contemporary advertisements. 8 maps and plans (all of which are present). Over 60 illustrations. Overall condition : Very good, but slight external wear. Maps : Excellent. All the maps and plans remain in place. Very little wear. No markings or damage. Covers : Very good. Normal wear. Slight fading to black design. No markings or damage. Spine : Very good. Normal wear. Faint superficial rubbing. No other markings or damage. Binding : Very good. Just a faint crack at the front title page. Pages : Very good. Very little wear. Some discolouration at edges. No markings or damage. Other : Please see my many other current listings of collectable UK and other travel guides. Save on combined purchases! - Discount offered on quoted postage and packing prices for all 2nd and subsequent purchases sent in same package. On 28-Apr-05 at 08:36:12 BST, seller added the following information: DISCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE/COMBINED PURCHASES SENT IN A SINGLE PACKAGEUK addresses (free postage) :2 to 4 items - 10% discount5 to 9 items - 15% discount10 to 19 items - 20% discount20 or more items - 25% discountOverseas addresses :Listed postage charge will be discounted by 50% on all 2nd and subsequent purchases.Please note that multiple/combined purchases may be sent by courier service and not by Royal Mail.Buyers should initially pay the non-discounted listed prices for each item purchased, and I will then send a refund for the discount. No additional PayPal charge is made for this arrangement.
Price: 14.99 GBP
Location: Havant, Hampshire
End Time: 2024-08-16T19:23:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.06 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Origin: London, England
Format: Hardback
Language: English
Subject: Topography & Local Interest
