The history of the town and parish of Halifax : containing a description of the town, the nature of the soil, &c, &c. an account of the gentry and other eminent persons born in the said town, and the liberties thereof. .Also, its antient customs, and modern improvements. Also, the unparelled tragedies committed by Sir John Eland of Eland, and His Grand Antagonists; with a full account of the lives and deaths of Wilkin Lockwood, and Adam Beaumont, esquires.

Bentley, William, parish clerk of Halifax

Published by Halifax : E. Jacob, printer, [1789], 1789

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Scattered, marginal foxing. Finely and sumptuously bound in modern aniline calf over marble boards. Raised bands with the title blocked direct in gilt. Spine compartments uniformly tooled in blind. An exceptional copy - scans and additional bibliographic detail on request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 418 pages; . (Title cont. Also, a catalogue of the several vicars of Halifax Church. With the time of their institution and death). Other title; Hallifax and its gibbet-law placed in a true light. Physical description [2],418,[2], 8°. Probably by William Bentley, but sometimes attributed to Samuel Midgley. ESTC citation no.: T33120. Subject; Criminal law - Halifax (England) - Early works to 1800. Halifax (England) - History - Early works to 1800. 0 Kg. Seller Inventory # 193521

Bibliographic Details

Title: The history of the town and parish of ...

Publisher: Halifax : E. Jacob, printer, [1789]

Publication Date: 1789

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: First Edition.