The diary of a key figure in the Lancashire cotton industry.This edition is dated 1987 and beautifully bound in medium blue cloth and gilt with a burgundy slipcase.Vol 1 = 641 pages. Vol 2 = 977 pages. Total = 1618 pages.Condition: Absolutely excellent. The two volumes appear almost completely pristine as if they have never been read or even touched. No signs of wear, damage or even sun fading. The slip case has some minor signs of wear if you go looking for them. Its sufficiently minor that its not really visible in the photos.