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1798ref. 27165AB1798. London J.Nichols and Son 1798-1801. Large-Folio. Volume I: Folded Map of Staffordshire by W.Faden Portrait of Rev. Shaw detached XXIV 2 125 XXXVIII 434 38 pages / Volume II Part I: A Plan of Wolverhampton XXXII 290 20 pages. With a double-page plan a large folded county map coloured 82 engraved plates numerous vignettes within the text and 3 folded pedigree - tables. Modern Hardcover. Exceptionally restored. This work is difficult to handle if not in a sturdy binding ! Original Edition in professionally rebound halfleather with gilt lettering on spine and extra-strong boards suited for this heavy set. This masterpiece of underestimated english local history is of great interest because of its fold out maps and numerous large folio etchings. Includes the two Fronticpiece-Maps: "The County of Staffordshire from the Improved Map in six sheets by W.Yates - published by W.Faden Charing Cross 1798" and " A Plan of Wolverhampton surveyed in MDCCL by Isaac Taylor and engraved by Thomas Jefferys" / hardcover