Introduction to the original delineations, topographical, historical, and descriptive, intituled the Beauties of England and Wales : comprising observations on the history and antiquities ... together with remarks on the progress of ... architecture in succeeding ages / J. Norris Brewer
by Brewer, J. N. (James Norris)
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London : Printed for J. Harris [and 11 others], 1818. 1st edition. Hardcover. Poor copy in the original half calf over marbled boards. Spine worn; spine bands and panel edges rubbed and bumped as with age. Hinges starting. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 676 pp., 2 unnumbered leaves of plates) : [2] filding maps. Subjects; Brayley, E. W. (Edward Wedlake) 1773-1854. Britton, John 1771-1857. Beauties of England and Wales. Architecture England. Description and travel. Antiquities.
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- Introduction to the original delineations, topographical, historical, and descriptive, intituled the Beauties of England and Wales : comprising observations on the history and antiquities ... together with remarks on the progress of ... architecture in succeeding ages / J. Norris Brewer
- Author
- Brewer, J. N. (James Norris)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Publisher
- London : Printed for J. Harris [and 11 others]
- Date Published
- 1818
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