A Description of the Several Counties in South Britain containing England and Wales (incomplete), from Bickham's The British Monarchy

Language: English

Published by G. Bickham, 1750

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This volume seems to have been bound as a separate entity comprising of a selection of Counties with general descriptions of the British Isles, Ireland, Scotland. Leather binding heavily worn in all respects. Rebacked. Inner hinges reinforced. Two bookplates to front pastedown: one armorial (name excised) and one modern (Roger Heaton). Title page (p39) followed by introduction (pp3,4,5); The British Monarchy (pp 6,7,8); dominions map; map of the British Isles; description of the British Isles (pp10-13); Map of Ireland and description (pp14-18); map and description of Scotland (pp19-24); Map of the south part of Great Britain and description of England (pp25-38). At this point the gaps appear in the numbering. Cornwall begins on p41 and the pages run through to p50 (Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset). Then there is a large gap before Bedford begins on p81 and runs through to p108 (Bedford, Hertford, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Huntingdon, Northampton). Another gap occurs before the pages begin again on p123 and run through to p161 (Warwick, Worcs, Staffs, Shropshire, Cheshire, Hereford, Monmouth, South Wales, North Wales, Yorkshire, Durham, Lancs, Westmoreland, Cumberland, Northumberland). A few pages for each county. Numerous detailed head and tail-pieces: some rural or town scenes along with one showing 'The present Edystone Lighthouse 1713' (Rudyard's Lighthouse which burnt down a few years after this publication) and another showing cricket being played by children. Variable dates represented within the book 1750, 1749,1746. Further details available on request. (Ub1).…

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Title
A Description of the Several Counties in South Britain containing England and Wales (incomplete), from Bickham's The British Monarchy
Author
George Bickham
Publisher
G. Bickham
Publication year
1750
Condition
Fair
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
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Morning Mist Books and Maps

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Morning Mist Books and Maps is an independent online secondhand book and map business, with a focus on carefully chosen book titles, accurately and individually described, along with a large collection of folded maps. The map part of the business contains a large number folded or travelling and especially the very earliest folded maps. The business has wide experience of book illustrators, signed, private press and limited editions. Your purchase will be posted in high quality packaging, enabling it to arrive safely. Queries are answered promptly and further information or images can always be provided, giving you confidence in your purchase. Customer service is a key part of the business: dispatch emails are always sent and tracking numbers are provided for all purchases. …

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