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  Banfield 2 Edwin Hamblyn Lammas was a printer, bookseller, librarian and even house agent (1844) in the 1840s. His guide book, Lammas’s Guide – Ilfracombe As It Is. 1839 (cover label) appeared 1839 and he is variously listed at addresses in Ilfracombe until 1855 (Montpelier Terrace in 1850; High Street 1852-1855). Somers Cocks credits three prints to Lammas (all 1840-41); however, none of these describes the two prints included in the guide book [1] . The map which appeared in this guide was lithographed and printed by George Rowe. Size: 135 x 225 mm. 1 Inch (6 = 25 mm) Miles. 1. 1839   PLAN of the Town of ILFRACOMBE Published by J Banfield. Library, Ilfracombe . Signature below title:  Lithographed and Printed by G Rowe Exeter Ho Cheltenham . The Reference (Ca) lists Banfield's Library, Lammas's (Library) and the Clarence Hotel. The map is a detailed plan of Ilfracombe from Longstone Cottage (Aa) to Langleigh House (Ec) and showing the coast with Ladies and Gentlemen's...