The History and Antiquities of the City and Suburbs of Worcester
by GREEN, Valentine
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- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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1796 1st ed History of Worcester England Britain Antiquities Architecture Coins
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 bound as one, in large tome and includes 26 full-page and folding engraved plates throughout!
Item number: #10553
Price: $599
GREEN, Valentine
The History and Antiquities of the City and Suburbs of Worcester
London: Printed for the author by W. Bulmer and Co, 1796. First edition.
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages: 2 volumes in 1
o Vol. I – xviii, 300, [4]
16 engraved plates
o Vol. II – 114, clv, [5]
10 engraved plates
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight & secure
· Size: ~11.5in X 9.25in (29cm x 23.5cm)
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- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10553
- Title
- The History and Antiquities of the City and Suburbs of Worcester
- Author
- GREEN, Valentine
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight & secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- first
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- for the author by W. Bulmer and Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1796
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1796 1st ed History of Worcester England Britain Antiquities Architecture Coinsrare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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