Rambles around Filey - 1867 - George Shaw - Photographs - East Yorkshire - RARE
$ 22.68
Description
Rambles About Filey by George Shaw. Hamilton, Adam & Co., London, 1867 (1 st edition). Hardcover, xii + 181 pages, including an Appendix relating to rare birds found on Filey Brigg. Laid-in photographic frontispiece plus 3 other photographs laid-in. Gilt titles and decoration to front board and spine. A scarce and fascinating volume based around the East Yorkshire coastal town of Filey, written by someone who appears to have been a resident of the town. He details rambles through the town and local area, including its nature, the shore and on water. Interspersed with interesting snippets from local history, including people and places. Wear and rubbing to boards and spine. Small stamp of previous owner to front endpaper and title page. Foxing throughout, not affecting legibility.
