Author: Rev. William Bawdwen
Title: Dom Boc. A Translation of the Record Called Domesday, So Far As It Relates to the County of York
Description: Doncaster, W. Sheardown, 1809 . First edition. Leather. The first edition of William Bawdwen's translation of the Domesday Book as it relates to York. The first edition of this work from Church of England clergyman, school teacher and English antiquary William Bawdwen.This is a translation of the Domesday Book drawn from the 1783 edition published by the Record Commission.With a lengthy glossary to the rear.This was the first in a projected series of ten volumes to cover the whole country by region. However only one further volume was published prior to the author's death.With a bookplate to the front pastedown. Library stamp to tail of verso of title page, and to tail of verso of final leaf. Rebacked, with endpapers renewed.A smart copy of this informative work. Rebacked, in a half calf binding with back strip laid down, and original boards restored. Endpapers renewed. Library number to spine tail. Discolouration to board perimeters. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, and generally clean, but with some instances of significant spotting. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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