The History and Antiquities of the Abbey and Church of Faversham in Kent; of the Adjoining Priory of Davington and Maison-Dieu of Ospringe, and Parish of Bocton subtus le Bleyne + FUNERAL MONUMENTS IN THE CHURCH OF FAVERSHAM (2 Volumes bound as 1 - Extra To which is added a Collection of Papers relating to the Abbey, etc. and the Funeral Monuments and other ancient Inscriptions in the several Churches of Faversham, Shelwich, Bocton under Le Bleyne, Ospringe, Graveney & Throwley, with the Charitable Benefa
Published 1727
SKU: 54907
£800.00
FIRST EDITION 4to. (approx. 27.5 x 21cm) hardback, rebacked in half tan calf with raised bands, red title label, gilt to spine and marbled boards. New endpapers. iv, 91pp. + 70pp. including Directions to the Binder. Illustrated with the 5 plates as called for, 5 vignettes within the text, and decorative head and tail-pieces PLUS 4 extra associated engravings by Hooper of 1784 bound-in. A clean copy with no previous owners' markings or inscriptions. Some light foxing, occasionally heavy. Prospect of Remains of Faversham Abbey plate somewhat foxed, all other plates clean and bright. Older corners and marbled boards rather rubbed and edge-worn. Overall a GOOD+ COPY.