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1797 Antiquities of England & Wales New Edition 8 Volumes by Francis Grose with 571 Plates & Maps

1797 Antiquities of England & Wales New Edition 8 Volumes by Francis Grose with 571 Plates & Maps

$ 1452.0

A set of 8 volumes titled "1797 Antiquities of England&Wales" by Francis Grose, featuring 571 plates. This new edition leather hardcover collection, published by Hooper & Wigstead in London, covers to...

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A set of 8 volumes titled "1797 Antiquities of England&Wales" by Francis Grose, featuring 571 plates. This new edition leather hardcover collection, published by Hooper & Wigstead in London, covers topics related to England & Wales. The books are in English and are illustrated with the first edition original plates. The Antiquities of England and Wales - Volume 1-8 FRANCIS GROSE Published by London: Hooper & Wigstead, published 1783-1797 1797 Antiquities of England&Wales New Edition 8 Vols, Francis Grose, 571 Plates with Foldout map, has small tear. Size 8.7/8” x 10.5/8” The front and back covers have been replaced in its 225+ year life and reinforced with tape. The front leather is original and has attractive look. Volume 8 is missing some of its leather front and is pictured. Some volumes are somewhat stiff. Some foxing mainly at beginning and end of book but most plates are clean as can be seen in pictures. Has name of previous owner which I can’t make out. If any Ebayer recognizes name please let us know. Thanks This new edition of the work was published 1783-1797. The engraved title-plates to volumes 1-5 and 8 are undated; vol. 6 is dated 30 Dec. 1785, while vol. 7 is dated 1797. The portrait of Grose was by Nathaniel Dance, engraved by Bartolozzi. In Volume 8 Page number 172 incorrectly printed as 217. Keep in mind the shipping price also covers handling fees, packaging materials & time, not just postage. See our eBay store for thousands of our other items. B16

Specifics

Author

GROSE, Francis

Binding

Leather/Hardcover

Language

English

Original/Facsimile

Original

Place of Publication

London

Publisher

Hooper & Wigstead

Special Attributes

1st Edition, Illustrated

Subject

England & Wales

Topic

England & Wales

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