The Victoria History of the County of Essex Vol. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, Bibliography, Supplement & Second Supplement (thirteen volumes)
by William Page, Horace Round, C. R. J. Currie etc. (editors)
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Archibald Constable & Co.; Dawson; University of London Institute; Oxford University Press, 1903. Hardcover. Very Good. The first ten volumes of the colossal ongoing Victoria History of the County of Essex plus the bibliography and first and second bibliography supplements. Began in 1903 to rival and update Morant's comprehensive 1768 history of Essex, The first three volumes concern the natural history of the region as well its ancient, Roman, medieval and archaeological history. Volume four onwards details the various districts of the county, describing their religious, social and architectural history, topography and population statistics. With illustrations, maps and tables throughout. Contains Vol I (1903 first edition). Vol. II (1977 reprint), Vol. III: Roman Essex + Index (Reprint 1977), Vol. IV: Ongar Hundred (1977 reprint), Vol. V (1966 first edition, ex-library with stamps), Vol. VI (1976 first edition), Vol. VII (1978 first editon), Vol, VIII (1983 first edition), Vol. IX: The Borough of Colchester (1994 first edition), Vol. X: Lexden Hundred (2001 first edition), Bibliography (1959 First edition, half leather presentation copy), Bibliography supplement (1987 first edition), Bibliography second supplement (2000, first edition). 4to. Vols. i-IV lack DJs. Vol. V has ex-library stamps and tags. Most volumes are crisp and clean and in fine condition. All bindings tight. Very good overall. *Due to size and weight, extra shipping fees may apply to overseas orders*
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- Seller
- AJ Scruffles (GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 008040
- Title
- The Victoria History of the County of Essex Vol. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, Bibliography, Supplement & Second Supplement (thirteen volumes)
- Author
- William Page, Horace Round, C. R. J. Currie etc. (editors)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Archibald Constable & Co.; Dawson; University of London Institute; Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1903
- Keywords
- local, history, topography, churches, parishes,
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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AJ Scruffles
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Leigh-On-Sea, Essex
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