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Click here to see our other books! Ducatus Leodiensis: or the Topography of the Ancient and Populous Town and Parish of Leedes and parts adjacent in the West-Riding of the County of York. Ralph Thoresby 1715 Printed for Maurice Atkins : London 13.5" by 9" xxii [2], 2-628, 10 SUMMARY The first edition of the first published historical study of Leeds, with illustrations and folding plates and maps. First Edition,Folding Maps,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage : £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION From antiquarian, merchant, and nonconformist Ralph Thoresby, this is the first edition of what is considered to be the first historical work on Leeds. Reprinted in 1816 in two volumes and with revisions, this single volume first edition is a scarcer work. With folding plates, folding maps, and illustrations of the Roman antiquities present at Thoresby's own museum in Leeds. A catalogue of this museum is present in the work, featuring the study of 'Roman, British, Saxon, Danish, Norman and Scotch coins'. An amateur rebinding of this work has resulted in the absence of the frontispiece portrait of Thoresby, and final page of the index. ESTC reference no. T142791 CONDITION An amateur rebinding, with calf back strip and quarter morocco paper covered boards. The boards have been repurposed from another work; inversed on the rear board is the title 'Vanity Fair Cartoons'. Internally, firmly bound. Rebound without frontispiece or final page of index. Pages age toned due to paper type, with some marks. Tape repairs to reverse of one folding plate. Plate to page 164 has been rebacked, with some discolouration and evidence of damp staining. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
Guilherme Correa Gonçalves
Very speedy delivery and extremely well packaged. The book is in wonderful condition for age, better I think than described. This now sits alongside a companion volume, another work of Worcestershire historian and antiquarian, John Noak. I very much looking forward to reading it. As for price, I snatched the offer and am extremely pleased that I did. This seller is a perfect find on eBay and I would purchase from them without hesitation, saved seller, excellent.
michael cosgro
Excellent in every respect; much better than originally described and pictured. The shipping was exceptionally fast, and the books arrived precisely on schedule. The packaging was both robust and thoughtful, which always makes a most distinct difference. I am grateful for this great value and for your having accepted my offer. Thank you so much, Katherine, for a truly pluperfect transaction.
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