59. Lake District & Scotland.- English Lakes and Scottish Lochs, manuscript, 377pp., numerous pen and ink illustrations, margins slightly browned, hinges breaking but still holding, ink inscription at beginning: “Written and Illustrated at the request of my beloved Husband H.P.”, original gilt decorated morocco, edges rubbed, corners bumped, g.e., sm. 4to, 1849.
est. £200 – £300
Pass of Kirkstone. “On the highest part of the pass a small Inn has been erected called ‘The Travellers Rest’ and it is said to be seventy feet higher than any other habitation in England. Hay and water were here given to our horse, and a little small beer to my spouse and myself, the Coachman required something stronger.”