1742 HUGE FOLIO Westminster Cathedral England Illustrated 100+ Plates ARMS Dart

1742 HUGE FOLIO Westminster Cathedral England Illustrated 100+ Plates ARMS Dart

John Dart was an early 18^th-century English historian who is primarily remembered for his historical perspectives of Westminster Abbey and Canterbury Cathedral. In his book “Westmonasterium”, Dart seemingly covers every topic about Westminster Abbey including the abbots and churchmen of the cathedral, history of the cathedral itself, names of those buried at the church, and much more. Though, perhaps the most desirable aspect of this enormous two-volume set is the plethora of huge, full-page and folding engravings throughout. These illustrations offer views of coats-of-arms, views of the cathedral, monuments and artwork, altars, tombs, and still many other designs.

Item number: #22559

Price: $950

DART, John

Westmonasterium. Or the history and antiquities of the Abbey Church of St. Peters Westminster. : Containing, an account of its ancient and modern building

London : Printed for T. Bowles and J. Bowles, 1742.

Details:

• Collation: 2 volumes
  • 1 – [8], iv, xlii, 195, [1]
    • 49 leaves of engravings, some present but damaged
  • 2 – [4], xliv, 24, 146, xvi, [4]
    • 55 leaves of engravings, some present but damaged
  • Provenance: Handwritten – Chaytor, Witton Castle
    • Sir William Chaytor, 1st Baronet (1771–1847) was a British politician and businessman. He served as a Whig Member of Parliament for Sunderland from 1832-1835 and was a supporter of Earl Grey and of the Reform Act 1832, which introduced major changes to the electoral system of England and Wales.
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Leather; tight and secure
  • Size: ~16in X 10.75in (41cm x 27.5cm)
  • Very rare and desirable

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