Author: [Francis Drake]
Title: An Accurate Description and History of the Cathedral and Metropolical Church
Description: York, A. Ward; W. Tesseyman; J. Todd; H. Sotheran; et al, 1770-83. Leather. An abridged edition of Francis Drake's influential history of York, focusing on the cathedral, illustrated with folding plates. Complete as two volumes bound in one.ESTC citation numbers T60999 and T60998.Illustrated with fourteen folding plates to Volume I. Collated, complete. An abridged edition of Francis Drake's influential 'Eboracum&apos.First published as a folio in 1736.Volume I, the second abridged edition, published in 1783. Volume II, the first abridged edition, published in 1770.Drake's important history was an impressive feat of historical scholarship, researching much from historical documents that the city corporation gave him permission to peruse, alongside the aid of a number of historians and collectors. These include John Anstis, Brian Fairfax, Roger Gale, Henry Keepe, and more. In particular this work focuses on York Cathedral, more commonly known as York Minster, the plates depicting various aspects of the institution. Bookplate of Sydney George to the front paste down. In a rebacked calf binding. Externally, smart. Some light marks to the boards. Evidence of former wear to the extremities prior to rebacking. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some the occasional scattered spot, including to the plates. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

Keywords: An Accurate Description and History of the Cathedral and Metropolical Church york st. peter francis drake york Not Stated


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