[ SEACOMBE, JOHN ]

Memoirs Containing a Genealogical and Historical Account of the Antient and Honourable House of Stanley from the Conquest to the Death of James, Late Earl of Derby in the Year 1735, As Also a Full Description of the Isle of Man Etc

Manchester: Printed By Jospeh Harrop, 1767. Hardcover. 238pp, 10" x8", bound in darkened vellum, end papers spotted, some foxing of pages, heavy on a few, ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Very Good .

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Book number: 62186

[John Seacombe]

The History of the House of Stanley from the Conquest to the Death of the Right Honorable Edward, Late Earl of Derby, in 1776

Preston, E. Sergent, 1793. Leather bound. First edition under this title of the author's "MEMOIRS Containing a Genealogical and Historical Account of the Antient and Honorable House of Stanley.". Bound in 3/4-leather and marbled boards. Leather rubbed; scattered foxing throughout; hinges firm, pages tight, and book in overall good condition. Marginal tear to p. 437/438. The Stanley Family is one of the most influential in British history and carries the title Earl of Derby. Hockey's famed Stanley Cup was named after the 16th Earl of Derby. This work was written anonymously by John Seacombe. .

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Book number: 1213565

Catalogue: Antiquarian (pre-1800)