The description of Britain, translated from Richard of Cirencester: with the original treatise De situ Britanniae ; and a commentary on the itinerary

BERTRAM, Charles

Verlag: Richard Taylor and Company, 1809

Beschreibung

1809 BRITAIN Bertram ENGLAND MAPS Scotland Medieval monk Richard of Westminster Charles Bertram was an 18th-century English historian best-remembered for his landmark book Description of Britain . This book, based on the manuscripts and letters of 14th-century Benedictine monk Richard of Westminster (Cirencester), was the authoritative work on the history of England for decades. This 1809 English edition was translated by Henry Hatcher and includes the commentary of Thomas Leman (per the BMC). It features editions of the maps in the style of the original 1750s maps. Item number: #20106 Price: $550 BERTRAM, Charles The description of Britain, translated from Richard of Cirencester: with the original treatise De situ Britanniae ; and a commentary on the itinerary London : Printed by Richard Taylor and Company, 1809. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o xxiii, [1], 166, 127, [1] o 2 folding maps Provenance: Armorial bookplate John Clerk Brodie o Likely John Clerk Brodie (1811-1888), father of Sir Thomas Dawson Brodie, 1st Baronet of Idvies FRSE (1832 1896), a Scottish lawyer and peer and progenitor of the Scottish law firm Brodies. Motto: Be Mindful to Unite Language: English / Latin Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~9.75in X 6in (24.5cm x 15.5cm) 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! 20106 Photos available upon request. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 20106

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Titel: The description of Britain, translated from ...

Verlag: Richard Taylor and Company

Erscheinungsdatum: 1809

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Near Fine