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The history and antiquities of the city and suburbs of Worcester

The history and antiquities of the city and suburbs of Worcester

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The history and antiquities of the city and suburbs of Worcester

by GREEN, Valentine [engrav.]

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  • Hardcover
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1796 1ed Worcester England Britain Antiquities Architecture Coins Archaeology Valentine Green was an 18th-century British publisher who is known for his impressive engravings of iconic English locations and antiquities. His most memorable work was his book on the history Worcester, a book filled with views of churches, coins, and English architecture. This fine 1796 first edition is two volumes in one, includes 26 full-page and folding engraved plates throughout! Item number: #21536 Price: $750 GREEN, Valentine [engrav.] The history and antiquities of the city and suburbs of Worcester London : Printed for the author by W. Bulmer and sold by G. Nicol, 1796. First edition. Details: • Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes in 1 o Vol. I – [2], xviii, 300, [4] o Vol. II – [2], iii, [1], 114, clv, [9], 8  Includes Discovery of the Body of King John, with separate title page o 26 engraved plates, plus engraved title pages  Includes huge engraved city plan • Provenance: o Armorial bookplate – Jno. Willm. Adam Esqr.  Motto: CRUX MIHI GRATA QUIES o Handwritten – [Joseph Firkins], 1837 • Language: English • Binding: Leather; tight and secure • Size: ~11.5in X 9.5in (29cm x 24cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 21536 Photos available upon request.

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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
21536
Title
The history and antiquities of the city and suburbs of Worcester
Author
GREEN, Valentine [engrav.]
Illustrator
GREEN, Valentine [engrav.]
Format/Binding
Leather; tight and secure
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
for the author by W. Bulmer and sold by G. Nicol
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1796
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
1796 1ed Worcester England Britain Antiquities Architecture Coins Archaeology, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian

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