The History of the County of Gloucester; Compressed, and Brought Down to the Year 1803

The Rev. Thomas Rudge

Verlag: G. F. Harris, Gloucester, 1803

Beschreibung

The first edition of this scarce work surrounding Gloucester's history up until 1803, with two plates and a folding map. The first edition. Bound in a smart quarter calf with marbled paper-covered boards.Complete in two volumes.Comprised of a general history of the County of Gloucester, with a closer look at the division of different areas, including forestry division of areas such as the Forest of Dean. Written by the rector of Saint Michael's Church, Gloucestershire, the Rev. Thomas Rudge.Illustrated with two plates and a large folding map of the area. Collated, complete.With an ink inscription of W. C. Grafton to the front blank of Volume II.The half title to Volume II has been retained.With an index of a separate pagination to the rear of Volume II. Bound in quarter calf with paper-covered boards. Externally, very smart indeed, with light bumping to the extremities and the odd mark. A little rubbing to the spines. Endpapers have been renewed. Blanks have been retained to the rear of volume I and the front and rear of volume II. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age toned, with the occasional handling mark or scattered spotting. Small tear to p25 of volume I, not affecting the text. The odd small tear to folding map. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 913Q13

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The History of the County of Gloucester; ...

Verlag: G. F. Harris, Gloucester

Erscheinungsdatum: 1803

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Zustand: Very Good Indeed

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book