Author: WALLIS, JOHN
Title: The Natural History and Antiquities of Northumberland: And of So Much of the County of Durham As Lies Bewteen the Rivers Tyne and Tweed; Commonly Called North Bishoprick. 2 Volume Set
Description: London: W & W Strahan, 1769. First Edition. Brown hardback half-leather cover with marbled boards. 270mm x 210mm (11" x 8"). xxxii, 438pp; 562pp, 23pp. Contents Vol 1: Heavens and Air; Waters; Earths; Sand; Stones; Fossil-shells; Ores; Trees and plants; Birds; Insects and reptiles; Fishes; Quadrupeds; Eminent Men. Vol 2: Antiquities; Three Journeys; Bookplate of William Wilshere. John Wallis, was the curate at Bellingham. Roman history on Chesters and environ as well as notable Northumbrian names: Blackett, Ridley, Gibson, Ord, Walton, Cresswell, etc. With the heraldic bookplate of Henry Collingwood.. Worn condition. Covers rubbed with hinges weak and one board detached. Loss to spines. Some foxing. Content in overall good condition .

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