Author: NEALE, KENNETH (EDITOR).
Title: Essex. "Full of Profitable Thinges".
Description: Oxford: Leopard's Head Press, 1996. 0904920364. 1st edition. Essays presented to Sir John Ruggles-Brise as a tribute to his life of service to the people and County of Essex. "A panorama of Essex themes, personalities and events prominent in the historical traditions of the county, a royal imposter, the crokers of Saffron Walden, the Bow Street Mounted Patrol, the founders of important libraries, places of artistic and architectural interest, a now legendary hero of the Royal Navy, special studies of Essex University, Chelmsford Cathedral and of Finchingfield where the recipient of this tribute, Sir John Ruggles-Brise, has his home at Spains Hall." Pp.xxxviii/465, many black & white illustrations, maps and tabulations. Two, 4 page printed card promotional leaflets loosely enclosed. Black cloth, dustwrapper. VG/VG.

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