THE DESCRIPTION OF BRITAIN: Translated from Richard of Cirencester; with the Original Treatise DE SITU BRITANNIAE; and a Commentary on the Itinerary Illustrated with Maps
Published by J. White and Co. in London 1809
SKU: 52502
£120.00
FIRST EDITION 8vo. hardback, half-bound in dark brown calf with raised bands, gilt to spine, and marbled boards. 127pp., Indexed, illustrated with one engraved plate and two large folding maps. Text of Treatise in Latin. A clean copy with no previous owners' markings or inscriptions. Plate and maps with very light foxing and offsetting. Gilt of title to spine disappeared and rules a little rubbed. A edges and marbled boards somewhat rubbed. Overall a Good Copy.