" It is a man's duty to have books. A library is not a luxury, but one of the necessaries of life. "
— Henry Ward Beecher

Tunbridge Wells: Stidolph and Bellamy, 1871. First Edition. Octavo, pp. vi, 371. Professionally recased dark green cloth with gilt titles to spine and upper board, black decoration to boards. Hand coloured frontispiece showing Butomus Umbellatus. Numerous black and white illustrations. Publisher's presentation copy inscribed "to Mr. T. Jones with the publisher's compliments". Bookbinder label to rear pastedown. green cloth laid down the gutters where the book has been recased. First few pages slightly loosened with some sights of the binding, but remaining sound. Corners slightly bumped and rubbed, some light general wear to the cloth. Overall a very good copy. Item #45371
Price: £120.00