Author: R. W. Eyton
Title: Antiquities of Shropshire Vols. II, III, VI, IX, XI, XII.
Description: London, John Russell Smith , 1855-60. First edition. Leather. Six volumes of Robert W. Eyton's study of the antiquities of Shropshire, with numerous illustrations. In uniform bindings. The first edition of this work, limited to three hundred copies printed, rebound in uniform half morocco bindings. Six volumes of twelve of Robert William Eyton's extensive study of the antiquities of Shropshire, scarcely found in a complete set. Russell William Eyton was an English clergyman, known for the present work, The Antiquities of Shropshire, which was researched during his time at Ryton and published in twelve parts from 1854 to 1860. A superb study of the topography of the historic county of Shropshire, one of England's most rural and sparsely populated counties. Illustrated with seven folding maps and fifty-two full page plates. Rebound in uniform half morocco bindings. Externally sound with minor shelf wear, some rubbing to the spine and boards. Japer More bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting scattered to the occasional leaf. Illustrated with seven folding maps and fifty-two full page plates. Collated, complete. Vol. XII complete in text with blank leaves bound in to the rear to match other volumes. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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