Author: William Bray, Sir Joseph Banks, Taylor Combe, Francis Douce, Samuel Lysons, etc.
Title: Archaeologia or Miscellaneous Tracts relating to Antiquity, Published by the Society of Antiquities of London, Vol. XV (15). 1806
Description: Society of Antiquaries of London; Printed by T Bensley, London, 1806. First Edition, Hardcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Brown leather covers re-spined with red leather, raised bands and black leather spine labels, gilt lettering on spine, gilt decoration on edges, decoration on upper, lower and inner edges on newer leather has been matched with existing decoration. Corners of covers are scuffed and edges have light wear. Damage to surface at base of spine from adhesive label. Marbled end-papers and text block edges. Sound binding. Contents include: I The Diet and particular Fare of Charles I when Duke of York by Edmund Turner; II Revenue, Expenses and Jewels of Prince Henry by William Bray; III Mr Henry Yelverton restored to the King’s favour in 1609 by James Cumming IV The Names of his Majesties (James I) Shipps, with the numbers of men and furniture etc. by John Brand; V Greek Inscription on Pompey’s Pillar by W M Leake and John Squire; VI The Entertainment of Henry VI at the Abbey of Bury St. Edmund’s by Craven Ord; VII “A true Collection as well of all the Kinges Majesties Offices and Fees in any of the Courtes at Westminster…” by Sir Joseph Banks; VIII An Abbey of Nuns formerly situated in the Street now called the Minories in Middlesex by Henry Fly; IX Ancient Rolls of Papyrus discovered at Herculaneum by Henry Grey Bennett; X Antiquities discovered in Cornwall by Malachy Hitchins; XI Account of Tumuli opened in Wiltshire by William Cunnington; XII Death-Warrant of Humphrey Littleton by T R Nash; XIII The Italian Game of Minchiate by Robert Smith; XIV The Ruins of Carthage and of Udena in Barbury by John Jackson; XV Book of Accounts entitled “Le Livre des Acconts pour Chevalier Jean Franklyn en fon Maison au Wilsden” belonging to Sir John Chardin Musgrave; XVI An Indenture between Edward IV and William Lord Hastings in 1469 by Taylor Combe; XVII The ancient inhabitants, Roman stations and Roman roads in and near Berkshire by Henry Beeke; XVIII Trial and Ordeal in England by Robert Studley Vidal; XIX Kenwith or Kenwic Castle in Devonshire by Vidal; XX Charter of Exemption from the Forest Laws granted by Henry III to Stephen de Segrave; XXI Ceremony of the Feast of Fools and Sculptured Girdle worn at its Celebration by Francis Douce; XXII Memoir on the Vicissitudes of the Principality of Antioch during the Crusades by F Damaini; XXIII Manuscript concerning the Manor of Paddington in Middlesex by William Vincent; XXIV Inventory and Appraisement of the Plate in the lower Jewel House of the Tower, 1649 by John Brand; XXV The Monument in Canterbury Cathedral called the Tomb of Theobald and two inscriptions on lead discovered by Henry Boys; XXVI Discovery and Interment of the Heart of Arthur Lord Capel by Anthony Hamilton; XXVII Engraved Brass Plate from Netley Abbey by John Latham; XXVIII Ancient Sculptures and Inscriptions on two pillars in the Abbey Church of Rumsey by William Latham; XXIX The Dormitory of the Cathedral Monastery of Norwich by F Sayers; XXX Fortresses of Ancient Greece by William Hamilton; XXXI and XXXII Remains of the Dormitory at Norwich continued; XXXIII Tumuli in Wiltshire continued by William Cunnington; XXXIV Writs from Edward I to the Chief Justice of Chester and the Bishop of Carlisle on occasion of the marriage of the Kings eldest daughter by Samuel Lysons; XXXV Rotulus Familiae in the 18th year of the reign Edward I by Lysons; XXXVI and XXXVII and XXXVIII Remains of Gothic Architecture in Italy and Sicily by Robert Smirke; XXXIX Seals of the Bailiffs of the Liberty of Bridgnorth by Francis Townsend. Contains black and white plates. No dust jacket, as published. Stamps for Halifax Antiquarian Society and "Withdrawn" stamp on front end-papers and prelims. Pages of main text and plates (including reverse of plates) are free from stamps. Hand-written reference numbers on end-papers.. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 40119011035. This book is heavier than 1kg, and may incur additional delivery charges on some delivery services to some locations.. ISBN: 1871184177

Keywords: BZDB4 Archaeology; Architecture; Church & Ecclesiastical History; British History. William Bray, Sir Joseph Banks, Taylor Combe, Francis Douce, Samuel Lysons, etc. Archaeologia or Miscellaneous Tracts relating to Antiquity, Published by the Society of Ant


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