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Portfolio of Fragments, Relative to the History & Antiquities of the County Palatine and Duchy of Lancaster
Matthew Gregson
1817
G. F. Harriss Widow and Brothers : Liverpool
13" by 8.5"
viii, [1], vi-vii, [1], 2, 2*, 3, 3*, 4, 4*, 5, 5*, 5**, 6, 6*, 7-152, [5], 154-264, 264*, 265*, 265-302, [1pp], cviii
SUMMARY
The first edition of Matthew Gregsons important history on the city of Lancaster, an extensive work with three parts bound in one, illustrated throughout.
First Edition,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs2 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
The first edition.
Three parts bound in one.
Illustrated with an engraved title, two folding plates, two plates, and in-text engravings throughout.
One of the folding plates shows the genealogy of the Houses of York and Lancaster from Henry III to Henry VIII, the other side showing the Earls and Dukes of Lancaster if the House of Anjou or Plantagenet from Henry III to Henry V.
List of subscribers to the front, with names including the Prince Regent.
Half-title is present.
Collated, bound without two folding genealogical tables.
A topographical history of the city of Lancaster.
The city has a rich and long history, detailed in this volume, marked in particular by the Lancaster Roman Fort, Cathedral, Castle, and Priory Church.
By Matthew Gregson, an antiquary who is best known for this work. Upon presenting this work to the Prince Regent, Gregson was offered a knightship, which he declined.
Bookplate of Nicholas Waterhouse to the front paste down.
CONDITION
In a rebacked calf binding. Externally, the original boards are rubbed. Bumping to the extremities, resulting in loss of leather. A little discolouration to the boards. Bookplate to the front paste down. Paste downs and endpapers are discoloured. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean, with the occasional handling mark.
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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