Author: Donn, Benjamin
Title: A Map of the County of Devon, with the City and County of Exeter, Delineated from an Acutal Survey, on Twelve sheets of Imperial Paper, the Scale an Inch to a Mile
Description: London, Self-published, 1765. 1st. Hardcover. Jefferys, Thomas. First printing. Elephant folio size, about 21" tall by 15" wide. Includes one general index map plus XII large, detailed double-fold maps, index of estates/farms with details/owners, etc. index of subscribers. Map boundaries are hand-coloured. Bound in marbled boards in three-quarters leather, possibly original with no sign of restoration, gilt-ruled spine with gilt titles. Gift inscription inside, in calligraphic script, dated 1816. Contents in excellent condition with no significant wear nor foxing. Slight offsetting as expected. Binding is firm, not shaken. Covers quite worn at extremities as expected. A very nice complete, original copy. Photos available. Very Good.

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