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London: R. Gosling, 1720 . First edition. Leather. Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. A lovely copy of the scarce first edition of antiquarian Browne Willis's study of the north Wales town of St. Asaph. The scarce first edition of this work, from antiquary, author, numismatist and politician Browne Willis, who sat in the House of Commons from 1705 to 1708. One of his best known works was 'The Whole Duty of Man'.Illustrated with two engraved folding plates. Collated, complete.ESTC Citation No. T93604With advertisement leaf to the rear.A detailed survey of the 1,400 year old Anglican cathedral, which was rebuilt in the thirteenth century after the original building was burnt by soldiers of King Edward I during the Second Welsh War. Rebound in half morocco, with marbled paper covered boards. Endpapers renewed. Fading to back strip, with a touch of rubbing to board perimeters. Internally, firmly bound. Title page significantly age toned, with further age toning throughout, and light spotting. Very Good
A survey of the cathedral-church of St. Asaph by Browne Willis - 1720
by Browne Willis
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A survey of the cathedral-church of St. Asaph
by Browne Willis
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A survey of the cathedral-church of St. Asaph: and the edifices belonging to it. Together with an account of all the inscriptions on the monuments and gravestones; the history of the bishops, deans, ... To which is subjoin'd, a large appendix of records ... Collected by Brown Willis, Esq. Illustrated ... London: printed for R. Gosling, 1720.
8⁰. [10],303,[1],303-307,[1]p.,plates;
ESTC T93604.
Text and register are continuous despite errors in the pagination.
The front board is almost detached
8⁰. [10],303,[1],303-307,[1]p.,plates;
ESTC T93604.
Text and register are continuous despite errors in the pagination.
The front board is almost detached
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- Format/Binding Original full leather
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- Edition 1st
- Binding Hardcover
- Publisher R. Gosling
- Place of Publication London
- Date Published 1720
- Size Octavo
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