British Curiosities in Nature and Art; Giving an Account of Rarities both Ancient and Modern

Anonymous

Verlag: Sam. Illidge, London, 1721

Beschreibung

The second edition of this scarce guide to the 'curiosities' of England, aimed at both 'foreigners' and 'countrymen'. The second edition of this scarce work, first published in 1713.With a folding table detailing 'things most proper to be observed by Strangers' and intended to be either folded up and used as a guide or 'put in a frame'.This scarce and anonymously authored work discusses the monuments, monasteries, walls, Roman camps, flowers, birds, beasts and palaces of England, alongside numerous other categories thought to interest the tourist.ESTC Citation No. T79765A delightful guide to the pleasures of early eighteenth century England. Rebacked, in a full calf binding with boards restored, retaining the original endpapers. Light rubbing to back strip head and front joint, with further light rubbing to board heads. Faded blind stamp to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned, with spotting throughout. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 856F46

Bibliografische Details

Titel: British Curiosities in Nature and Art; ...

Verlag: Sam. Illidge, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1721

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: None

Zustand: Very Good

Art des Buches: book