288pp, 18 black and white illustrated plates. Red cloth-covered boards; gilt titles and design on spine. 8vo. Volume slightly cupped; sun-faded spine and boards, lightly rubbed spine ends; rub on front, small white mark on rear board. Text block edges tanning. Endpapers starting to tan. Internally neat, clean, bright. Sitwell reveals the history of 18th century Bath and brings to life the characters, such as Beau Nash, who lived there.
