Leather binding with gilt title on the spine. Spine repaired.

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Please view our photographs. History, Gazeteer of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Volume II. By William White Printed: 1838 Publisher: William White. Leeds Language: English Size (inches): 4.8 x 7.6 x 2.4 Condition: Fair.

This is a well-known and highly valued 19th-century genealogical and regional reference work. Because it was often printed for the author by regional printers (such as Robert Leader in Sheffield or via Leeds distribution channels), individual volumes hold historical significance for local historians and book collectors alike. 

Market Value & Condition Dynamics

For an individual volume (Volume II) of this specific 1838 edition:

• Condition Factors: A status of “Fair” typically implies that the book is completely intact with its original internal pages (approximately 855 pages), but likely exhibits significant exterior wear. This often includes rubbed or scuffed leather panels, bumped corners, or minor splitting/chipping along the spine cloth or calf skin. 
• Estimated Market Value: Based on active antiquarian listings, standalone volumes or individual copies from this specific printing tier generally range in value between £85.00 and £150.00, depending on the stability of the binding and whether the folding maps or specific directories are intact.

Related Reference Listings

If you are looking to find a replacement volume, complete your set, or compare it against other historical printings, several specialist retailers and listings track these works:

• William White 1838 West-Riding Volume II
  • Edition Details: First edition printing (1838) running approximately 855 pages.
  • Current Market Profile: Worn, full aniline calf copies surface occasionally through independent booksellers on platforms like AbeBooks.co.uk. 
• William White History, Gazetteer & Directory Set
  • Inclusion: Combined two-volume sets containing both the 1837 Volume I and the 1838 Volume II.
  • Sourcing Alternatives: Complete text transcripts and specialized genealogical CD/digital editions can also be sourced via historical archives like GenFair for researcher reference. 

Historical Content of Volume II

Volume II focuses on smaller market towns, rural parishes, and localized infrastructure. While Volume I contains the histories of major industrial boroughs (such as Leeds and Sheffield), Volume II splits the remainder of the region to evenly distribute the data. 

The volume features a detailed top-down breakdown, including:

• The Remainder of Boroughs & Market Towns: Extensive histories, commercial directories, and resident listings for the smaller markets skipped in Volume I. 
• Parochial Survey: A dedicated history and administrative registry for every individual parish, chapelry, township, village, hamlet, and manor across the West Riding. 
• Ecclesiastical Jurisdictions: Historical records tracking the developments within the Anglican Sees of York and Ripon. 
• Trade Directories: Highly specific operational rosters listing local gentry, clergy, tradesmen, blacksmiths, tavern keepers, inn owners, and farmers.

Current Valuation & Market Price

Because this is a standalone volume in “Fair” condition (showing notable exterior scuffing or binding wear) rather than a pristine, complete two-volume set, its commercial price tracks lower than unified collections.

• Standalone Retail Valuation: Active individual volume listings on specialist networks like AbeBooks.co.uk hover between £40.00 and £85.00 depending on internal foxing and map presence. (For context, a complete, highly-presentable 2-volume first-edition set retails near £150.00 at independent outlets like the Driffield Bookshop).