Author: William Courthope
Title: Synopsis of the Extinct Baronetage of England
Description: London, J. G. and F. Rivington, 1835 . First edition. Cloth. The scarce first edition of William Courthope's comprehensive study of the baronetcies of England that had become extinct by the time of publication. A scarce first edition.Courthope's work provides extensive genealogical information about the families who held baronetcies that have since ceased to exist. It includes the lineage, notable members, and significant events associated with these families.Endpapers renewed, but retaining the original half title. Title page unopened to head.Courthope places the baronetcies within their historical context, explaining how and why they became extinct, and covers the political, social, and economic factors contributing to the extinction of their titles. In the original cloth backed pictorial paper covered boards, with title label to back strip. Externally, very smart indeed. Endpapers renewed. Internally, generally firmly bound but with one gathering - first leaf of preface to page viii - detached and loosely inserted. Pages clean and bright. Title page and a significant number of gatherings throughout unopened to the head. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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