A topographical and Historical Description of the County of Devon. Cet article n’est pas disponible.A topographical and Historical Description of the County of Devon

This book is undated, but a handwritten inscription on the fourth ffep reads: "Juliana S. Dennis given to her by her affectionate father the Rev'd J. W. Shore Otterton 1822". A fold-out map (preceding the title page) is dated 1805, but within the 'Advertisement' (following the title page) it states: "The present Proprietors, who have recently purchased the whole remaining Stock and Copy-Right of this Valuable Work, offer it to the Public in separate counties". Therefore, this is NOT a first edition of the 'The Beauties of England and Wales or Delineations of each County: Vol. IV - Devonshire', but a revised edition. produced after 1803 by Sherwood, Neeley & Jones, the publishers who succeeded Vernor & Hood. Paper-covered, marbled boards, bound with tan half-leather. Spine has gilt lettering on black block and x5 raised bands. Leather at head of spine is loosening, worn and nicked. Board edges rubbed and worn, corners rubbed worn and bent in. Front gutter is cracked and marbled edges are faded. Front and rear hinges badly cracked with some of prelims coming loose. Remainder of binding is sound and tight. Bookplate on front pastedown ep. Ink inscriptions on two of the ffeps. Significant age toning and foxing to prelims. Small amount of age toning and some marks within text and index. Small closed tear of 5mm on pp25/26. A few pencilled notes within text. Fold-out map in prelims, illustrated with x21 monochrome engravings. 216 x 140mm, 328pp inc. index.…