An original cloth 1880 hard cover first edition of:

The Annals of Portsmouth

Historical, Biographical, Statistical - including Old Stories Retold, Remarkable events, Charters, Coinage, List of Mayors, Members of Parliament, Historical Local Occurrences Chronologically Arranged

Written by local historian and Museum curator W. H. Saunders. It has 300pp, and measures approximately 15cm x 23.5cm.

It was published by Hamilton Adams in 1880 and printed by H. Lewis at 114 High Street, Portsmouth

The spine cover has dulled slightly and has a few small patches at the base where the blue has faded. There is a previous owner's name and address on the front paste down. There is also  little wear to the corners of the cloth covers.

Binding is sound. A good copy overall.

Hard to find.