Author: Rev. T. W. Horsfield
Title: The History and Antiquities of Lewes
Description: Sussex, J. Baxter, 1824-27. First edition. Leather. An excellent first edition of T. W. Horsfield's richly illustrated history of Lewes, Sussex. Written by Thomas Walker Horsfield, a topographer and historian best known for this work and his later title focusing on the broader history of Sussex; this was considered a standard history in its day. With an appendix being an essay on the natural history of the district by G. Mantell.The first and only edition of this important work, complete in two volumes. Volume I is illustrated with a folding frontispiece, twenty-nine lithographic drawings, two copper plates, two folding genealogical charts, and vignettes throughout. Volume II is illustrated with seven copper-plate engravings, a frontispiece and wood engravings throughout. Collated, complete.With the contemporary inscription 'Frederick Marten, from his Dear Mother 1824&apos. The second volume has the ownership bookplate of Fred. & Eliz. Marten to the front pastedown. According to the list of subscribers, this work was funded by some nine people with the surname Marten. A smart first edition of this work, bound in contemporary leather. In a full straight grain morocco binding; first volume has been rebacked, with the original spines and boards laid down. Externally generally smart; slight loss and rubbing to the spines and extremities are bumped. Contemporary gift inscription to the front blank of volume I. Ownership bookplate of Fred. & Eliz. Marten to the front pastedown of volume II. Internally, generally firmly bound; front hinge is quite strained after the front endpaper of both volumes. Pages are a little spotted. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

Keywords: Lewes Sussex History of Sussex History of Lewes Sussex Thomas Walker Horsfield Frederic Marter Not Stated


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