On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) an attractive  book "The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Hammersmith, Interspersed with Biographical Notices of Illustrious and Eminent Persons, Who Have Been Born, or Who Have Resided in the Parish, During the Three Preceding Centuries." [Faulkners Hammersmith] by Faulkner, Thomas (1777-1855). Published by London : Nichols & Son; J. Weale; E. Page; T. S. Rayner; and Simpkin, Marshall, & Co., 1839
Includes the 2 desirable fold out maps of Hammersmith and the Railways. A History of the Middlesex village, written just as London was expanding towards it. The final image, not given a page number in the contents list, is of the railway that was to so fundamentally alter the shape of both village and city.

DATE PRINTED: 1839. 

SIZE: Small 15 x 23 cm . xiv + [ii] + 446pp. Port. frontis., 2 folding maps, 1 plate, many ills.  

PROVENANCE:  Published by London : Nichols & Son; J. Weale; E. Page; T. S. Rayner; and Simpkin, Marshall, & Co., 1839. 

CONDITION: Good. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal ageing due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. Clean and complete.  Binding firm. Old owners label on inside cover.  Fold out maps are complete but have some small old repairs on folds.

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