Item #003553 The English Topographer or an Historical Account (As far as can be Collected from Printed Books and Manuscripts) of all the pieces that have been written relating to the Antiquities, Natural History, or Topographical Description of any Part of England. Richard Rawlinson.

The English Topographer or an Historical Account (As far as can be Collected from Printed Books and Manuscripts) of all the pieces that have been written relating to the Antiquities, Natural History, or Topographical Description of any Part of England.

London: T. Jauncy, 1720. Hardcover. xliv, 275p. [13]. Mid 20th century quarter calf with marbled boards and richly gilt spine. The title page is ruled in red. An early attempt to a bibliography compiled by the clergyman and bibliophile Richard Rawlinson (1690-1755) whose collection of 5700 manuscripts and many valuable books were donated to the Bodleian. See De Ricci p45-46. Lowndes p2054. Described in Henry Bohn's General Catalogue of 1841 #6369 as 'neat'. Light marginal stain towards the end otherwise a clean copy. Rather uncommon. Very Good. Item #003553

8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

Price: $400.00

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