ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARIES OF HOLIDAYS IN KENT AND LIFE IN GOODNESTONE Together with a mint copy of David Oliver's book 'The Diaries of Frederick William Benge. Broadstairs, 1837, Goodnestone, 1847' which is No.3 of a limited First Edition of 500 copies, with signed dedication from Oliver to William Lapthorne, the Broadstairs historian and previous owner of the diary.
Published by 1837, 1847, 1837
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Seller: Marrins Bookshop, Folkestone, Kent, United KingdomMarrins Bookshop
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4to. 7.5 x 8.75 inches. [138] pages of manuscript, comprising [109] pp. at front; [29] pp. inverted manuscript at rear with [7] blank pages in centre. Illustrated with pen and wash sketches on ten pages of the 1837 text. Bound in red half-morocco, marbled boards. A trifle rubbed at extremities Occasional slight foxing but otherwise clean. The two diaries have been identified as the work of Frederick William Benge (1787-1849), who was living in Pimlico at the time of the holiday but moved to Rowling House, Goodnestone, Kent in 1839. First part untitled; after introductory comment, entries from 12 September to 10 October 1837, followed by conclusion. Second part titled, Continuation of the Journal from 1847, Commencing 2 November ending 14 November 1847. The diaries were transcribed and privately published by David R.Oliver (Broadstairs, 1994), illustrated throughout, with much additional matter, contemporary engravings, photographs, etc. Oliver's book contains four appendices, including background information on the family, persons mentioned in the diary, relevant extracts from Kentish Gazette, etc. Despite having been previously researched, there remains much more to be explored. A unique item. KENT THANET DIARIES NON-FICTION 19TH CENTURY KENT THANET SOCIAL HISTORY TOWNS- ENGLISH KENT.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARIES OF HOLIDAYS IN KENT AND LIFE IN GOODNESTONE Together with a mint copy of David Oliver's book 'The Diaries of Frederick William Benge. Broadstairs, 1837, Goodnestone, 1847' which is No.3 of a limited First Edition of 500 copies, with signed dedication from Oliver to William Lapthorne, the Broadstairs historian and previous owner of the diary.
- Author
- GOODNESTONE - BENGE, FREDERICK. WILLIAM.
- Publisher
- 1837, 1847
- Publication year
- 1837
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Founded by Patrick Marrin's father George in 1946, Marrin's Bookshop has been based in its current Folkestone location since 1963. Patrick has worked in bookselling since 1970. As well as rare antiquarian books, maps and prints, the stock includes a wide range of literature, library sets, travel, history and illustrated books in all fields. We also offer a bookbinding and restoration service. Visitors to the shop are welcome and we exhibit at UK book fairs. A large proportion of our stock can be searched on this website, or at http://www.marrinbook.co.uk.…
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