Lives of the Bishops of Exeter, and a History of the Cathedral; with an Illustrative Appendix
by Oliver, Rev. George D. D
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- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/N/A
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About This Item
Exeter: William Robberts, Broadgate, 1861. "Despite the antiquity of this book it is still regarded as probably the most complete work on the subject." Blue blind embossed decoration to bds and Gilt spine title, original owners name to first blank Reginald Porter and dated March 1861 with purchase receipt for £1 laid in. pp xiii 503 with 15 Plates. CONDITION Mild rubbing to edges, cnrs canted, spine head and heel just starting, gutter crack to paper both ends, mull slightly loose though not worn, light foxed to plates due to paper type. Contemporary newpaper article pasted to inside rear listing contents of Churches and Cathedrals in Exeter. A few small tidy notations to margins mostly in pencil. Bright and crisp copy. Overweight. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/N/A. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Ariel Books
(NZ)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 12589
- Title
- Lives of the Bishops of Exeter, and a History of the Cathedral; with an Illustrative Appendix
- Author
- Oliver, Rev. George D. D
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- N/A
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- William Robberts, Broadgate
- Place of Publication
- Exeter
- Date Published
- 1861
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- Leofric Osbern William Warelwast Robert Chichester Bartholomew Iscanus John the Chanter
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- History;
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