The History of the Parishes of Whiteford, and Holywell

Thomas Pennant

Verlag: B. and J. White, London, 1796

Beschreibung

The first edition of this illustrated guide to Welsh parishes by native Thomas Pennant. The first edition.Thomas Pennant's historical guide to the parishes of Whiteford and Holywell, a detailed work on Pennant's native lands.In this charming work, Pennant provides a guide to his local parishes, and in doing so provides interesting biographical information about himself, and genealogical information about his family; the Pennant family were an ancient and esteemed family of Bychton, with a long history in Whitford.Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title, one folding plate, and twenty-one plates.Collated, complete. Rebound in paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart. Boards are rubbed with some marks, including a few small ink marks. A small chip to the front joint, and to the rear board. Bumping resulting in some loss to the extremities. Rear board is a little faded. Front hinge is weak. Prior owner's ink inscription to the paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the occasional scattered spot and handling mark. Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 898P7

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The History of the Parishes of Whiteford, ...

Verlag: B. and J. White, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1796

Einband: Hardback

Illustrator: Not Stated

Zustand: Good

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book