George Nicholson — The Cambrian Traveller&Apos;S Guide, in Every Direction Containing Remarks Made During Many Excursions in the Principality of Wales and Bordering Districts

London, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1813. Leather. A comprehensive guide to Wales and its surrounding districts. The Second Edition. Direct from the Regency library of Elizabeth Greenly, later Lady Elizabeth Coffin Greenly. Elizabeth Greenly, born at Titley Court, Herefordshire, was a noted and varied collector. She kept prolific diaries from 1784 until her death in 1839 which included her responses to current events and occasions in her daily life. Among the diaries many names and anecdotes of celebrities of the time appear, including Lord Byron, Marie Antoinette, Mary Wollstonecraft and Hannah More. She was known to comment on customs of foreign countries to which she and her friends had travelled, and had a keen interest in scientific discoveries and advancements including medicine and archaeology. The Greenly library contents show Elizabeth Greenly's numerous interests including: Welsh causes, Science, topography, travel, Bibliana and literature, particularly female poets. The library contains many first editions of contemporary works, and many are signed or contain her bookplate. The library contained over 1000 volumes which show the diversity and depth of her interests and give an insight into the life of this fascinating collector. These works come directly from the library of the Titley Court estate. With an illustrated folding map. Each area and district are listed alphabetically with a short history of the location, including its name, historical inhabitants and plant-life as well as interesting sights. To the rear is an index of plants and the pages they are mentioned as well as an index of the place names and a further miscellaneous index. In a half calf binding. Externally, generally smart with rubbing to spine. Backstrip is lifting slightly at the front. Front joint is tender but still reasonably firm. Front hinge is tender with the cords showing. Rear hinge is slightly strained but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to front pastedown, Emily Mason. Internally, generally firmly bound though strained in places. The odd spot throughout. Good . Ill.: None. Good .