Published by Whittaker & Co, London, 1890, 1st edition. Rebound, quarter brown buckram with dark green boards. Gilt lettering to spine (title reads "Records of Hampstead"). Teg, new endpapers. 10.25ins x 7ins, xvi, 575pp plus 12pp plates and 2 folding maps. Also 50 illustrations within text, all present as listed. A comprehensive account of the area encompassing early history, topography, churches, notable buildings, the rivers, prominent citizens and much more. Tape repair to verso of first map. Foxing to a couple of the plates. A good solid, complete copy full of interesting detail.