The British Compendium or Rudiments of Honour

Francis Nichols

Verlag: A. Bettesworth; C. Hitch; H. Lintot, London, 1738

Beschreibung

The two part first volume of the eighth edition of the Nichols's 'British Compendium', an illustrated genealogical guide. The scarce two part first volume of the eighth edition of Francis Nichols's genealogical guide to the nobility of England, bound in two volumes. With a general title page to volume I, and further title pages indicating that, respectively, part I is concerned with the 'Royal Family: also, Dukes, Marquesses and Earls', and part II to the 'Viscounts, Bishops and Barons of England'.Collated, illustrated with one-hundred and twenty three engraved heraldic plates across both volumes. With volume I illustrated with sixty-four plates, and lacking plates 21, 22, 25, 26 and 68, and volume II illustrated with fifty-eight plates, lacking plates 78 and 80.ESTC reference number T77912With the stamp of Cornwell House to front free endpapers.A scarce but fascinating study of English genealogy up to the year 1738. In full calf bindings. Joints starting, with boards holding firm. Small closed tear to head of volume II back strip. Minor losses to spine labels. Losses to heads of front free endpapers, with stamp to front free endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned but generally clean. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 843F1

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The British Compendium or Rudiments of Honour

Verlag: A. Bettesworth; C. Hitch; H. Lintot, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1738

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Zustand: Very Good

Art des Buches: book