Eve Wigan — Portishead Parish History

Taunton, Barnicott and Pearce , 1932. First edition. Cloth. A lovely copy of this very scarce volume concerning the history of the parish of Portishead. First edition of this work. Eve Wigan's very scarce history of the parish of Portishead, with chapters from prehistoric times, through to the fourteenth century lords, priests, seamen, and merchants, to post-eighteenth century Portishead enclosed, the select seaside resort, and details on fishing. Illustrated with plates and maps. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding over paper covered boards. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear, minor rubbing to title label to spine. L.E.J. & M.A. Brooke's pictorial bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean. Illustrated with black and white plates and maps. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .