Author: William Barrett
Title: The History and Antiquities of the City of Bristol; Compiled from Original Records and Authentic Manuscripts, in Public Offices or Private Hands
Description: Bristol, William Pine; G. Robinson; E. Palmer; J. B. Becket; T. Mills; et al, [1789]. First edition. Leather. A smartly bound first edition of William Barrett's interesting history of the city of Bristol, an intriguing work with many folding plates. The first edition.ESTC citation number T90316.Illustrated with fourteen folding plates, and fifteen plates, including the two uncommon to see Rowley facsimile plates.List of subscribers present to the front. Bound without the folding map to the frontispiece.William Barrett's extensive study into the history and antiquities of Bristol. Barrett researched this volume for years, during which he became acquainted with the forger Thomas Chatterton; Chatterton provided fake transcripts for Barrett relating to the history of Bristol, Barrett believing Chatterton's lies and using these forged documents for this history. Due to this scandal 'The History and Antiquities of the City of Bristol' performed poorly when first published. In a rebacked calf binding, with new endpapers. Externally, smart. Minor bumping and rubbing to the extremities. A few small patches of rubbing and light marks to the boards, rubbing a little heavier to the rear board. Light rubbing and a couple of marks to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spotting. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title page. Bound without the folding map to the frontispiece. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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