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The History of Newenham Abbey, in the County of Devon
de James Davidson
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- Tapa dura
- First
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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Sobre este artículo
London: Longman and Co, 1843. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 7.5" by 4.5". Not Stated. A scarce first edition study on the ruined Newenham Abbey, a detailed history by James Davidson complete with illustrations. The first edition of this scarce work.An interesting work on Newenham Abbey, a ruined abbey near Axminster in Devon.Once an affluent Abbey, it suffered greatly during the Black Death of 1349, then further during the Dissolution of the Monasteries, being formally dissolved in 1539. By 1795, the Abbey was long in ruins, when John Swete visited to paint the ruins for his 'Picturesque Tours'.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and five plates.Collated, complete.Written by James Davidson, an antiquary and bibliographer.One page of adverts to the rear. In the original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with some light marks to the boards and spine. Rubbing to the joints and extremities. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Front hinge is starting but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste down. Front endpaper detaching a little to the head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with the occasional scattered spot. Frontispiece detaching a little to the head. Very Good
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- Librería
- Rooke Books
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- Inventario del vendedor #
- 877P12
- Título
- The History of Newenham Abbey, in the County of Devon
- Autor
- James Davidson
- Ilustrador
- Not Stated
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Cloth
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Muy bueno
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Edición
- First edition
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Editorial
- Longman and Co
- Lugar de publicación
- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1843
- Tamaño
- 7.5" by 4.5"
- Palabras clave
- The History of Newenham Abbey, in the County of Devon newenham abbey james davidson newnham newenham abbey
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
