SHOBERL, Frederic, 1775-1853.: A Topographical and Historical Description of the County of Suffolk; Containing an account of its towns, churches, castles, monuments ... : accompanied with biographical notices of eminent and learned men to whom this county has given birth. , London : Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, Paternoster Row; And George Cowie And Co. Successors to Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe, 31, Poultry. Sold by all Booksellers in the County. [1820] .8vo. 9.0" x6.0" x 1.25" A very good original publisher's binding. [6pp.]/pp.413/[10pp.] Brown papered boards, with printed title to spine. Rough-cut (deckled) page edges. Plain endpapers, with previous owner's signature to front free-endpaper. Printed title followed an Advertisement leaf (with; 'Directions for placing the plates in this volume.'). Followed by an engraved title (dated April 1, 1820), 13 full-page engravings, and a folding map of the county (engraved by Neele and dated January 1, 1818. Light foxing affecting the map and engravings (mostly to the rear of the plates). Clear English text throughout. A well preserved copy of a scarce book. ** "Frederic Shoberl (1775–1853), also known as Frederick Schoberl, was an English journalist, editor, translator and writer. Schoberl edited Forget Me Not, the first literary annual, issued at Christmas "for 1823" and translated The Hunchback of Notre Dame." - See Wikipedia . (Book ref. 38395) £150.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Beckham Books Ltd , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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