Aquae Solis, or, Notices of Roman Bath

PHOTOS
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PUBLISHER
Simpkin, Marshall & Co. London, and R.E. Peach, Bath.

BINDING
Red cloth boards with gilt figure and lettering, and embossed design. Dark brown endpapers.

BOOK CONDITION
Boards have previously been covered with what appears to be adhesive cellophane, and hinges mended with tape. Hinges are a little weak, binding mainly secure but a few pages are loose. Some foxing throughout, and traces of damp, especially to outer leaves. However, the printed pages and illustrations remain mostly clear. Previous owners name on flyleaf, dated 1882.

DUST JACKET
No.

EDITION
Believed first edition, 1864.

DESCRIPTION
Illustrated with 52 plates of drawings by C.S. Beckett, and two fold out plans. Quarto, 137 pp.

SYNOPSIS
A history of Roman Bath, based on available sources at the time. From its first occupation and the construction of the famous baths, fed by the natural spring which gave the town its name: Aqua Solis.