corry john evans rev (2 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Two volumes, [iv] iv, 479[1], [ii], iv, 445[1] pp, 12 engraved views, some offsetting of plates to text and foxing, contemporary half calf with marbled boards, rubbed, cracked on joints. With the engraved armorial bookplate of George Clarence to front pastedown of each volume. UK shipping will be by FedEx or equivalent (but not Evri) for the ABE default rate. Overseas shipping will be higher than the ABE default rate and additional charges will be requested.

Cloth. Condición: Very Good. None Ilustrador. First edition. The illustrated two volume first edition of John Evans and John Corry's illustrated exploration of the civil and ecclesiastical history of Bristol, from its founding by King Brennus through to the early nineteenth century. Including biographical sketches of 'eminent and distinguished natives' of Bristol, with the life of Brennus, of Bibert, Sebastian Cabot and Ann Yearsley relayed, among numerous others.Illustrated with twelve engraved plates; three to volume I, and nine to volume II. Collated, complete.Volume I is the work of John Corry, volume II the work of Rev. John Evans.Retaining the original half titles.Two pages of advertisements to rear of volume II. Rebound in quarter cloth with paper covered boards, and endpapers renewed. Small bump to tail of volume I back strip, otherwise externally excellent. Minor marks to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages significantly age toned due to paper type, with scattered spotting throughout. Very Good. book.