John Venn - The Register of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials in St Michael&Apos;S Parish, Cambridge 1538-1837

Cambridge, Cambridge Antiquarian Society, 1891. Leather. A beautifully bound copy of this scarce historical record. Collecting the public registers of Cambridge between 1538-1837, some of the earliest and most complete to be found. Bound for Frederick Arthur Crisp, a genealogist and author noted for his many works of genealogical interest. With his coat of arms and his bookplate. Also with the bookplate of the Signet Library, the library of the Society of Writers to Her Majesty's Signet, a private society of Scottish solicitors who at one time had special privileges in relation to the drawing up of documents which required to be signeted. The Signet Library is a Category A listed building of significant importance. In a full vellum armorial binding for Frederick Arthur Crisp, with his Coat of Arms to the rear and his bookplate to the front pastedown. Externally, very smart with just the usual handling marks and discolouration to the vellum. Bookplate of the Signet Library to the front pastedown, with an ink notation from the same to the verso of the front free-endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean aside from the occasional spot and marginal age toning. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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