Ducatus leodiensis: or, The topography of the ancient and populous town and parish of Leedes, and parts adjacent in the West-riding of the county of York ... extracted from records, original evidences, and manuscripts; to which is added ... A catalogue of his museum ... also a catalogue of manuscripts; the various editions of the Bible, and the books published in the infancy of the art of printing; with an account of some unusual accidents that have attended some persons, attempted after the method of Dr. Plot. Leather; secure - 1715

1715 1st ed LEEDS England Topography Architecture Thoresby MAP Geography London Ralph Thoresby was a 17th-century English historian who is best remembered for his books on the history of Leeds, England. In 1715, Thoresby published "The Topography of the Parish of Leeds" – a description of the history, geography, architecture, and monuments of Leeds. Thoresby published the first edition of 'Leeds' with a descriptive catalogue of the "artificial rarities" found in his Leeds museum. This impressive first edition includes the folding map of Leeds which is often lacking. Item number: #11879 Price: $795 THORESBY, Ralph Ducatus leodiensis: or, The topography of the ancient and populous town and parish of Leedes, and parts adjacent in the West-riding of the county of York ... extracted from records, original evidences, and manuscripts; to which is added ... A catalogue of his museum ... also a catalogue of manuscripts; the various editions of the Bible, and the books published in the infancy of the art of printing; with an account of some unusual accidents that have attended some persons, attempted after the method of Dr. Plot. London, Printed for Maurice Atkins, 1715. First edition. Details: · Collation: Complete with all pages o xxii, 268; [3], 276-628, [12] o 66 engravings 11 full-page & folding plates 55 in-text engravings · Provenance: o Armorial Bookplate – Anon. o Stamp – Walter L. Grayson o Handwritten – Geo. Townend o Handwritten – N. Edgeworth o Handwritten – Revd. Wm. Bielmon · Language: English · Binding: Leather; secure · Size: ~12.5in X 8in (32cm x 20.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 11879Photos available upon request.