A first edition of the book “A New and Accurate Description of the Present Great Roads and the Principal Cross Roads of England and Wales,” printed for R. and J. Dodsley in London in 1756. This is an historical road book that details routes throughout England and Wales, beginning in London. It includes both direct roads and principal cross-roads, offering a comprehensive guide for travellers of the time. It was a valuable resource for navigating the road network of England and Wales, it provides distances between locations, notable landmarks near the roads, and includes information about market days and other relevant details for travellers. 
 
Generally good clean text with some foxing, wear to spine and edges and front cover detatched.
 
The volume measures 180 x 117mm.