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Click here to see our other books! The Romans in Gloucestershire Rev. Samuel Lysons 1860 Hamilton, Adams, and Co. : London 8.5" by 5.5" [3] iv, [1] 6-56, [5] vi, [1] 8-95, [5] 6-33, [5] 6-178, 24, 209-323, 14, 11, 8, 16pp SUMMARY A collection of scarce miscellanea regarding the customs and culture of various locations in Gloucestershire, illustrated throughout and bound in half morocco by Hatchard & Co. Folding Maps,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Rebound,Scarce,Signed Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage : £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION A collection of scarce articles, pamphlets, and miscellanea regarding Gloucestershire, from historical accounts and descriptions to short articles and works of reference. Handsomely bound together in a single half morocco volume by Hatchard & Co., with their binder's stamp to the front pastedown. Included in this collection of miscellanea are the following works: The Romans in Gloucestershire , written by Rev. Samuel Lysons and published by Hamilton, Adams, and Co. in 1860. A lecture given at Gloucester before the Literary and Scientific Society and Gloucester Association for Young Men. Including a folding frontispiece map and two illustrated plates. The Model Merchant of the Middle Ages, Exemplified in the Story of Whittington and His Cat, written by Rev. Samuel Lysons and published by Hamilton, Adams, and Co. in 1860. Including an illustrated frontispiece and two more illustrated plates. What Has Gloucestershire Achieved? written by Rev. Samuel Lyons and published by Hamilton, Adams, and Co. in 1861. A description of the religious, moral, social, and scientific accomplishments of Gloucester. Including a folding frontispiece plate. History of the Parish and Town of Bampton , written by Rev. J.A. Giles and published by author in 1848. The second edition of this work. Including eight engraved plates. 'A Report of the Riot Aboard the H.M.S. Princess Royal, 13th November 1859', a series of letters written by William Bowles, Admiral, describing these events. Also containing a handwritten letter from an indecipherable source bound in between this work and the next. 'Wild Darell of Littlecote' written by Charles Edward Long, Esq. A short article describing the provincial tradition of the tale of 'Wild Darel' of Littlecote. Printed by H. Bull and containing a folding plate. 'Wild Darell of Littlecote (No. 2)' written by Charles Edward Long, Esq. A continuation of his previous publication on the same subject. 'Wild Darell of Littlecote (No. 3)' written by Charles Edward Long, Esq. A continuation of his previous publication on the same subject. An extraction from the Devizes Gazette, dated March 28th 1861 and containing a poem about the Littlecote Legend. 'The Littlecote Legend', an article letter written by Charles Edward Long to the Editor of the Wilts Magazine. A description and guest list of the Grand Reception at Blenheim Palace on 5th December 1861. Discours de M. Mercier-Lacombe, Seance du 11 Juin 1861 , in the original French. Collated and complete. CONDITION Bound in half morocco with cloth covered boards by Hatchard & Co., with their binder's stamp to the front pastedown. Externally, very smart, with just some light shelf wear and light rubbing to the head and tail of the spine. Light fading to the heads of the boards. Internally, firmly bound. A few spots to the pages, which are otherwise bright and clean. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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