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Fetherston, F.M.
The Smuggins Family at Scarbro', Filey, and Bridlington.
Publisher: P.M. Fetherston, Huddersfield;
Date of Publication: 1880
Stock Code: 12794
Octavo in card-wraps, pp., 137, plus map of Scarborough armaments, cross-section of a steamer, and fold-out view of Scarborough beach. Buttercup-yellow covers, navy-blue cloth spine; title and vignette of Scarborough promenade to upper cover; advertisements to lower cover. Light soiling to covers; top and bottom of spine rubbed, with slight loss; edge of fold-out of Scarborough beach frayed, affecting margin only. Rare travel guide to Scarborough described through the letters of the fictional Smuggins family. The letters, describing a family holiday to the seaside, are punctuated with poetry on the town, descriptions of tourist attractions, and prints. This is a rich account of Victorian tourism, in a charming form. £60.00