Magnae Britanniae Notitia: or, The Present State of Great Britain

Published by D. Midwinter; J. Tonson; T. Wotton; B. Motte; T. Osborn; J. Shuckburgh, London, 1728

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A smartly bound copy of Chamberlayne's thorough history of Britain, illustrated with a portrait frontispiece. A comprehensive history of Britain, examining the state of the country as it was at the beginning of the eighteenth century. The author offers an account of the climate and topography of Britain, alongside a historical account of its name, and an account of the bishops, government, laws, customs, and more.The second part of this work contains lists of all the offices and officers employed in several branches of the British government.This work was begun by Edward Chamberlayne, first published in 1668, and was continued by his younger son, John.Illustrated with a frontispiece. Collated, complete.Ink inscription of Robert Grant Slater to the front paste down. In a quarter calf binding with marbled paper to the boards, with renewed endpapers. Externally, smart. Light rubbing to the extremities and spine. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste down, and to the recto of the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with a few scattered spots. The occasional pencil note to the margins. Very Good Indeed.

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Title
Magnae Britanniae Notitia: or, The Present State of Great Britain
Author
Edward Chamberlayne; John Chamberlayne
Publisher
D. Midwinter; J. Tonson; T. Wotton; B. Motte; T. Osborn; J. Shuckburgh, London
Publication year
1728
Condition
Very Good Indeed
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
Illustrator
Not Stated
Item weight
0.75 kilograms
Dimensions
8" by 5"

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