W. Hutton. A journey from Birmingham to London. , 1st ed. Birmingham: printed by Pearson and Rollason; and sold by R. Bladwin, and W. Lowndes, 1785.12mo: [4], 228p + plate. Contemp. quarter-calf, but worn and front board detached. Text begins with title page. Occasional browning/foxing to rather poor quality paper. Early owners’ names to head of title. Interesting anecdotes of a visit to London made in 1784. Hutton was the first significant historian of Birmningham and is remembered for his account of his walk along the entire length of Hadrian's Wall. Uncommon. (Book ref. wb11314) £30.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Westfield Books , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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