Edward Wedlake Brayley; Gideon Mantell — A Topographical History of Surrey

London, G. Willis , 1850. Leather. An extensive and copiously illustrated topographical history of Surrey, complete in five volumes in full signed morocco by Eedy. The second edition. Complete in five volumes. Originally issued from 1841-1848. Handsomely bound in signed full morocco by Eedy, with decorative gilt to the boards, spine and dentelles.A comprehensive county study covering the rich history and geography of Surrey. Offering a fascinating look at the county's notable changes brought about by the booming Industrial Revolution, including its increased population. Volume I is illustrated with a hand-coloured geological map, one hand-coloured folding plate, fifteen steel-engraved plates, and in text wood engravings.Volume II is illustrated with sixteen steel-engraved plates, and in text wood engravings. Volume III is illustrated with nineteen steel-engraved plates, and in text wood engravings. Volume IV is illustrated with thirty-five steel-engraved plates, and in text wood engravings. Volume V is illustrated with one folding plate, forty-one steel-engraved plates, and in text wood engravings. Collated, complete. Written by Edward Wedlake Brayley, an English antiquary and topographer best remembered for his friendship and frequent collaboration with the English antiquary, author and editor John Britton, who together were joint editors of The Beauties of England and Wales and wrote the first six volumes together.The geological section by Gideon Mantell, a pioneering figure in the field of obstetrics, geology and palaeontology. In signed full moroco by Eedy. Externally, smart, with fading to the spines and rubbing to the extremities. Front joint to Vol V strained and rear hinge is tender. Marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the occasional spots, particularly populated to a few of the plates. Good . Ill.: Under the Superintendence of Thomas Allom. Good .