An Account of the Family of Simpson of Babworth, in the County of Nottingham

Language: English

Published by Charles Sims & Co, Manchester, 1890

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Published in 1890, this is the first edition of this rare family history by the Hon. and Rev. George Thomas Orlando Bridgeman (1823–1895), was a distinguished antiquarian, rector, and younger son of the 2nd Earl of Bradford. The book a history of the Simpson family of Babworth, The Simpson family established its roots at Babworth Hall in Nottinghamshire around the end of the 17th century, when William Simpson of Sheffield purchased the estate. In the 18th century, the estate belonged to the Reverend John Simpson. His daughter and sole surviving heir, Elizabeth Simpson, married Sir Henry Bridgeman (who later became the 1st Baron Bradford) in 1755 The book has a section on Admiral John Benbow (1653-1702) and his connection to the family and his links to Shropshire. The book is a slim format bound in the original flexible cloth covered binding, just under 8.5 inches tall, running to 44 pages with one folding table The book is a presentation copy from the author inscribed on the front endpaper where he presented it to The Shropshire Club in its year of publication. CONDITION The binding has generally darkened with some wear and splits along spine with mild loss, internally endpapers darkened, a few mild marks else in good general condition. This is a lighter item, overseas shipping costs will be reduced at checkout where possible.…

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Title
An Account of the Family of Simpson of Babworth, in the County of Nottingham
Author
the Hon, Rev. George T. O. Bridgeman
Publisher
Charles Sims & Co, Manchester
Publication year
1890
Condition
Good
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Inscribed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition
Dimensions
8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall

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