Description: Norwich, The Geat Flood of 1878, Views from Carrow Text by H. Knight. Privately printed. [5] leaves of text. 7 folio (pus 2 smaller) albumen photographs on 7 leaves. Flush mounted on card. 31 x 41 cm. Original gals calf with gilt lettering to upper board. Exceedingly rare. On 16th November 1878, the 'Great Flood' struck Norwich, causing death, destruction and misery. The people of Norwich had been assured that improvements to the drainage system and engineering works earlier in the 19th century would save the city from flooding. They didn’t! This fascinating photographic record of the flood is almost unknown complete. Binding rubbed and with wear to edges. Somewhat dusty. Fingering to card. Norwich, The Geat Flood of 1878, Views from Carrow Text by H. Knight. Privately printed. [5] leaves of text. 7 folio (pus 2 smaller) albumen photographs on 7 leaves. Flush mounted on card. 31 x 41 cm. Original gals calf with gilt lettering to upper board. Exceedingly rare. On 16th November 1878, the 'Great Flood' struck Norwich, causing death, destruction and misery. The people of Norwich had been assured that improvements to the drainage system and engineering works earlier in the 19th century would save the city from flooding. They didn’t! This fascinating photographic record of the flood is almost unknown complete. Binding rubbed and with wear to edges. Somewhat dusty. Fingering to card.
Price: 675.72 USD
Location: Norwich
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Item must be returned within: 60 Days
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Weight: 3 kilos
Language: English
Non-Fiction Subject: Natural History
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Binding: Leather
Year Printed: 1878
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Brand: Unbranded
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