Author: Jacob Edward
Title: The History of the Town and Port of Faversham, in the County of Kent
Description: London, Printed for the Author, by J. March, 1774 . First edition. Leather. An extra-illustrated first edition of this late eighteenth century study of a Kent market town, in a smart calf binding and with a large number of engraved copper plate illustrations. The first edition of English antiquary and mayor Edward Jacob's illustrated study of the market town of Faversham, Kent.Illustrated with five folding plates - including a folding map - and a further fourteen copper engraved plates. With four extra plates; 'The Gateway of Faversham Abbey', 'Faversham Abbey in Kent', 'King Stephen and his Queen Matilda', and 'The West front of the Nunnery and Church of Davington&apos. Collated, complete.Jacob was an antiquary, bibliophile, scientist, botanist and fossil collector who published a number of works, and was the mayor of Faversham on four occasions between 1749 and 1775.ESTC reference no. T138691A fascinating work of late eighteenth century local history with a man closely associated with the area, featuring chapters on local grammar schools, markets, historic ruins, and the gun powder works. In a full calf binding. Boards clean, with rubbing to back strip head and tail, and small losses of leather to joints. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Keywords: kent faversham copper plates local history faversham Not Stated
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Title: The History of the Town and Port of Faversham, in the County of Kent
Description: London, Printed for the Author, by J. March, 1774 . First edition. Leather. An extra-illustrated first edition of this late eighteenth century study of a Kent market town, in a smart calf binding and with a large number of engraved copper plate illustrations. The first edition of English antiquary and mayor Edward Jacob's illustrated study of the market town of Faversham, Kent.Illustrated with five folding plates - including a folding map - and a further fourteen copper engraved plates. With four extra plates; 'The Gateway of Faversham Abbey', 'Faversham Abbey in Kent', 'King Stephen and his Queen Matilda', and 'The West front of the Nunnery and Church of Davington&apos. Collated, complete.Jacob was an antiquary, bibliophile, scientist, botanist and fossil collector who published a number of works, and was the mayor of Faversham on four occasions between 1749 and 1775.ESTC reference no. T138691A fascinating work of late eighteenth century local history with a man closely associated with the area, featuring chapters on local grammar schools, markets, historic ruins, and the gun powder works. In a full calf binding. Boards clean, with rubbing to back strip head and tail, and small losses of leather to joints. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Keywords: kent faversham copper plates local history faversham Not Stated
Price: GBP 450.00 = appr. US$ 642.59 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 806F26
- Book number: 806F26
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