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A disquisition upon the right of succession to the Crown of England, as by law established. To which is added, an historical inquiry into the nature of the kingly office; the importance and indispensibility of the coronation ceremony ... ... the origin of that solemnity, and the minutiae of ancient and modern usage; with a variety of novel matter, interesting notes, remarks and, &c.
by Banks, Thomas Christopher (17651854)
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- Hardcover
- first
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About This Item
London : John Booth, 1818. First Edition. Hardback. Near fine copy in a later binding of gilt-blocked blue cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Very light foxing to title page. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 152 pages; Description: xvi, 152p. 20.5cm. Authorship generally attributed to Thomas Christopher Banks, British genealogist, 1765-1854. Subjects: Coronation - Royalty - Succession - Great Britain - England - 19th century. Spine title readd: The coronation ceremony. Half-title reads: An historical inquiry into the nature of the kingly office, &c. &c.
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- MW Books Ltd.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 186402
- Title
- A disquisition upon the right of succession to the Crown of England, as by law established. To which is added, an historical inquiry into the nature of the kingly office; the importance and indispensibility of the coronation ceremony ... ... the origin of that solemnity, and the minutiae of ancient and modern usage; with a variety of novel matter, interesting notes, remarks and, &c.
- Author
- Banks, Thomas Christopher (17651854)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : John Booth
- Date Published
- 1818
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