BESLEY'S EXETER DIRECTORIES

[dick passmore]

I am interested in buying any early copies of Besley's Directories of Exeter, mainly pre-1930. The 1930 years I am looking for are: 1938; 1936, 1933, and 1931. In addition, I am looking for virtually every year before 1930 (except 1927, 1923, 1907 and 1906). If you have ANY copy of Besley's Directory, but particularly early ones, I would be interested in buying. Please contact Dick Passmore through this Forum.

[Maliplex]

Hi Dick

I'm not sure if it will be of any interest to you, but I've just bought (from ebay) a street map of Exeter which came from an early Besley Directory. The title is 'Exeter in 1828'. Let me know if you would like a copy of it. There was no mention of the actual directory so I expect it was separated a long time ago.

[dick passmore]

If you had the directory as well it would be worth a lot of money! 1828 was the first year that T & H Besley produced their Exeter directories and it included the map of Exeter. I thought I had a copy of the 1828 map, but cannnot find it, so yes please would love to see a copy. email is dick.passmore@lspubs.plus.com
I would also be interested in the original if you want to make a profit!
Dick passmore