The Monuments and Painted Glass of Upwards of One Hundred Churches, Chiefly in the Eastern Part of Kent, Most of Which were Examined by the Editor in Person,and the Rest Communicated by the Resident Clergy. With an Appendix, Containing Three Churches in Other Counties, to Which are added, a Small Collection of Dedicated Epitaphs, with a few Notes on the Whol

FIRST EDITION 4to. (approx. 27 x 21cm) hardback rebound in half dark maroon morocco with raised bands, black title label, gilt, to spine and marbled boards. All edges marbled. New endpapers. viii, 549pp. plus 4pp. Errata and Index. Extra leaf bound in at p.253 with small engraving of Gun Powder Treason plus loose engraving, dated 1789 of memorial and heraldic device in Ospringe Church, Kent. Ink handwritten addition to Index (Brook, p.51). No other markings or inscriptions. Occasional light foxing throughout, heavier to prelims. Title page with vertical crease. Slight loss to corners of title label. Light edgewear to boards. Overall a VERY GOOD COPY of this very scarce title - the majority of copies having been destroyed in a fire at the Printer's.