Author: Clarkson, Christopher
Title: The History & Antiquities of Richmond in the County of York, with a Brief Description of the Neighbourhood
Description: Printed for the Author by Thomas Bowman 1821 iv, 446, cxxxii, 1 folding map, engraved title, 16 engraved plates, 4 folding pedigrees, numerous engravings to text. . HB. 4to (308x240mm), cont. half leather, rebacked, preserving orig. spine, raised bands with leather titlepiece and gilt borders to compartments; marbled boards, endpapers and edges. Some light foxing and offsetting from plates. Vg.. Christopher Clarkson FSA (1759-1833) was a scholar, soldier and antiquary. This authoritative work includes chapters on the history of the town, the local sites of antiquity, and the pedigrees of various notable Richmond families. Plates and illustrations engraved by W.R. Robinson. Boyne CCLIV, p. 181..

Keywords: Local History; Yorkshire; England; Britain


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