Author: J. C. Blomfield
Title: The History of Bicester, Its Town and Priory
Description: Bicester, Smith and Pankhurst, 1884. Leather. A very scarce copy of Blomfield's history of Bicester and its priory, in a half calf binding. A very scarce work on Bicester, in a half calf binding. 3 plates, one which depicts a plan of the Bicester Priory. Blomfield gives an account of the history of Bicester, from the days of Roman occupation to the 19th century. He also explores the history of the parish church, and of the Priory of St. Edburg, from its beginnings until its dissolution. James Charles Blomfield (1821-1895) was Rector of Launton and an antiquarian. In a half calf binding. Externally, in lovely condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with the odd spot, more so to the first and last few pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

Keywords: Bicester British History Bicester Priory British History None


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