1796 1ed Worcester England Britain Antiquities Architecture Coins Archaeology

1796 1^ed Worcester England Britain Antiquities Architecture Coins Archaeology

Valentine Green was an 18^th-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
  • I – [2], xviii, 300, [4]
  • II – [2], iii, [1], 114, clv, [9], 8
    • Includes Discovery of the Body of King John, with separate title page
  • 26 engraved plates, plus engraved title pages
    • Includes huge engraved city plan
  • Provenance:
    • Armorial bookplate – Jn^o. Will^m. Adam Esq^r.
      • Motto: CRUX MIHI GRATA QUIES
    • Handwritten – [Joseph Firkins], 1837
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Leather; tight and secure
  • Size: ~11.5in X 9.5in (29cm x 24cm)

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