Author: William Somner; revised and enlarged by Nicholas Battely
Title: The Antiquities of Canterbury in two parts (bound as one). I. A Survey of that Ancient City with the Suburbs and Cathedral etc. II. Cantuaria Sacra, Antiquities of Cathedral, Metropolitan Church, Archbishopric, Christ-Church Priory etc.
Description: R Knaplock, London, 1703. Second Edition, Hardcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. "The Antiquities of Canterbury. In two parts. I. A Survey of that Ancient City with the Suburbs and Cathedral etc. Also Mr Sumner's Discourse called Chartham News or a Relation of Some Strange Bones found at Chartham to which are added some Observations concerning the Roman Antiquities of Canterbury. II. Cantuaria Sacra:or Antiquities: i Cathedral and Metropolitan Church; ii Archbishopric; iii Late Christ-Church Priory and present Collegiate Church founded by Henry VIII; IV Archdeaconry of Canterbury; V Monastery of Saint Augustine, of the Parish Churches, Hospitals and other Religious Places that are or have been in or near that City. The whole is illustrated and adorned with several useful and fair sculptures" This volume contains a total of 20 engravings. These comprise of: a fold-out map/plan; a single map; 4 fold-out plates; 14 single plates (including frontis). Contains: Free end-paper; frontis.; title page for work; title page for Part I ; Dedication to William Archbishop of Canterbury; Preface to the Reader [3]; Preface to New Edition [7]; Table of Chapters; Map; pages 1-192; Account of Chantries [3]; Appendix pages 1-80; Table (index) [4]; title page for Part II, Preface [2]; page 1-178; Appendix to the Supplement page 1-70; Table to Part II (index) [3]; Errata [1]; free end-paper. Contemporary full leather with banded spine and blind decoration to covers, residue of gilt decoration against bands, no spine-label. Loss to leather on both front and rear covers and significant wear, front cover is detached, rear is attached but fragile. Internal binding is sound. End-papers are darkened and marked. Upper and lower margins of pages are marked by water stains, but pages are otherwise clean and text is bright. Plates have crisp and clear definition and are free from foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 52920011127. This book is heavier than 1kg, and may incur additional delivery charges on some delivery services to some locations.. ISBN: 0853152748

Keywords: BZDB4 London & the South East; Archaeology; Architecture; Church & Ecclesiastical History. William Somner; revised and enlarged by Nicholas Battely The Antiquities of Canterbury in two parts (bound as one). I. A Survey of that Ancient City with the Suburb


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