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The Life of Dr. George Abbot, Lord Archibishop of Canterbury, Reprinted with Some Additions and Corrections...a Description of the Hospital, Which He Erected and Endowed in His Native Town of Guildford in Surrey; Correct Copies of the Charter and Statues. To Which Are Added the Lives of His Two Brothers, Dr. Robert Abbot...and Sir Morris Abbot, Knt...
by Onslow, Arthur; [Oldys, William]
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good with no dust jacket
- Seller
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Guildford: J. Russell. Good with no dust jacket. 1777. Leather. [4], 54, [3], 52-55, [4], 58-156 [3] -158 pp. Frontis plate of Abbot, folding plate of the hospital. Octavo. This is the variant of ESTC T66469, with no p. 43 in the errata page. ESTC shows author as William Oldys (1696-1761) or Anonymous. Probably original tree calf binding, front board detached, gilt ruling, corners rubbed, spine repaired probably in the 1800s with no gilt, rubbing and splitting to the spine. Book plate and stamps from the Law Society, this book was part of the Mendham Collection deaccessioned a few years ago. Some occasional foxing but other than the library marks, clean and unmarked. Oddly scarce, particularly with both plates. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 158 pages .
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- Title
- The Life of Dr. George Abbot, Lord Archibishop of Canterbury, Reprinted with Some Additions and Corrections...a Description of the Hospital, Which He Erected and Endowed in His Native Town of Guildford in Surrey; Correct Copies of the Charter and Statues. To Which Are Added the Lives of His Two Brothers, Dr. Robert Abbot...and Sir Morris Abbot, Knt...
- Author
- Onslow, Arthur; [Oldys, William]
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good with no dust jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J. Russell
- Place of Publication
- Guildford
- Date Published
- 1777
- Keywords
- George Abbot, Canterbury, Guildford Hospital, Mendham Collection
- Bookseller catalogs
- History:United Kingdom; Religion -- Anglican/Episcopal;
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About Leaf and Stone Books
Formerly Greekdrama Books Specializing in classical, medieval and ancient languages, history and cultures; antiquarian and unusual books; and interesting used books. We also carry many early printed books, particularly in the subjects of classics and religion, including incunabula and manuscripts.
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- Octavo
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- Errata
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