Author: MACKENZIE, E
Title: An Historical Topographical and Descriptive View of the County of Northumberland and of Those Parts of the County of Durham Situated North of the River Tyne with Berwick Upon Tweed Etc. 2 Volume Set. 1825
Description: Newcastle upon Tyne: Mackenzie & Dent, 1825. Second Edition. Brown hardback half-leather cover. 270mm x 220mm (11" x 9"). 499pp; 515pp + plates. 16 b/w engravings plus fold-out map (torn - no loss). Plus other b/w illustrations within text. The history of the county is followed by statistics (populations, trade and resources) and a description of each ward, parish and ownship. This latter section is enlivened by short biographical notices of persons distinguished by 'habits of eccentricity' or 'intellectual and moral excellence'.. G: in good condition. Covers rubbed and scuffed with wear to spine. Title labels chipped. Cracks in inner hinges. Sporadic light foxing sometimes impinging on plates .

Keywords: History North of England 1750 - 1850 Antiquarian


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