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1797 Polwhele DEVONSHIRE Devon England Exeter Archbishops South Wales HUGE FOLIO
Richard Polwhele was an 18th-century English historian from Devon. He wrote numerous poems, epigrams, and elegies in verse, works on English orations, and sermons, and theological essays. However, his most impressive work was his “History of Devonshire”, an enormous history of the history of Devon and towns therein, its archbishops, and the Diocese and Archdeaconry of Exeter.
The impressive, full-page engravings were drawn by Thomas Bonnor. Illustrations include views of Hartland Abbey, Kitley, Monument of Glanville in Tavistock Church, and Colcombe Castle.
Item number: #24332
Price: $599
POLWHELE, Richard
The History of Devonshire, in 3 volumes, by the Rev. Richard Polwhele
Exeter: Printed by Trewman and Son, 1797.
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Collation: Textually complete; 2 volumes in 1 tome
Vol. I – xii, 176, 3, [3]
Vol. II – [2], ii, [2], 46, 382, [2]
“Archdeaconries of Exeter” with two separate half-title pages
7 engravings
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~17in X 11in (43cm x 28cm)
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Richard Polwhele was an 18th-century English historian from Devon. He wrote numerous poems, epigrams, and elegies in verse, works on English orations, and sermons, and theological essays. However, his most impressive work was his “History of Devonshire”, an enormous history of the history of Devon and towns therein, its archbishops, and the Diocese and Archdeaconry of Exeter.
The impressive, full-page engravings were drawn by Thomas Bonnor. Illustrations include views of Hartland Abbey, Kitley, Monument of Glanville in Tavistock Church, and Colcombe Castle.
Item number: #24332
Price: $599
POLWHELE, Richard
The History of Devonshire, in 3 volumes, by the Rev. Richard Polwhele
Exeter: Printed by Trewman and Son, 1797.
Details:
Collation: Textually complete; 2 volumes in 1 tome
Vol. I – xii, 176, 3, [3]
Vol. II – [2], ii, [2], 46, 382, [2]
“Archdeaconries of Exeter” with two separate half-title pages
7 engravings
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~17in X 11in (43cm x 28cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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