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A Survey of the Cathedral-Church of St Asaph
Browne Willis [Brown Willis]
1720
R. Gosling : London
8.5" by 5.5"
[8], 1-307 [1]pp
SUMMARY
A lovely copy of the scarce first edition of antiquarian Browne Willis's study of the north Wales town of St. Asaph.
First Edition,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Rebound,Scarce
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
The scarce first edition of this work, from antiquary, author, numismatist and politician Browne Willis, who sat in the House of Commons from 1705 to 1708. One of his best known works was 'The Whole Duty of Man'.
Illustrated with two engraved folding plates. Collated, complete.
ESTC Citation No. T93604
With advertisement leaf to the rear.
A detailed survey of the 1,400 year old Anglican cathedral, which was rebuilt in the thirteenth century after the original building was burnt by soldiers of King Edward I during the Second Welsh War.
CONDITION
Rebound in half morocco, with marbled paper covered boards. Endpapers renewed. Fading to back strip, with a touch of rubbing to board perimeters. Internally, firmly bound. Title page significantly age toned, with further age toning throughout, and light spotting.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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