1791 Leicester 1ed History of England Cathedrals Architecture King John Throsby

THROSBY, John

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John Throsby was an 18th-century English historian known for his surveys of Leicester. Throsby served as Mayor of Leicester and gained was privy to much of the history and political growths of the English town, so much so, that he wrote numerous books on Leicester, most notably “History and Antiquities of the Ancient Town of Leicester”. This work, first published in 1791, describes the establishment of Leicester under King John, the building of churches, cathedrals, and hospitals, as well as biographies of Leicester earls and mayors.

 

This impressive, full-page engravings in this 1791 first edition make it one of the best 18th-century histories of Leicester.

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1791 Leicester 1ed History of England Cathedrals Architecture King John Throsby

 

John Throsby was an 18th-century English historian known for his surveys of Leicester. Throsby served as Mayor of Leicester and gained was privy to much of the history and political growths of the English town, so much so, that he wrote numerous books on Leicester, most notably “History and Antiquities of the Ancient Town of Leicester”. This work, first published in 1791, describes the establishment of Leicester under King John, the building of churches, cathedrals, and hospitals, as well as biographies of Leicester earls and mayors.

 

This impressive, full-page engravings in this 1791 first edition make it one of the best 18th-century histories of Leicester.

 

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THROSBY, John

 

The History and Antiquities of the Ancient Town of Leicester

 

Leicester: printed by J. Brown, 1791. First edition.

 

Details:

  • Collation: Complete with all pages
    • [6], 423, [1]
    • 47 plates
  • Provenance: Bookplate/Handwritten – Wilson Burgess
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Leather; tight and secure
  • Size: ~11in X 8.5in (28cm x 22cm)

 

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23717

Categories

Arts & Architecture

European History

Authors

THROSBY, John

Printing Date

18th Century

Language

English

Binding

Leather

Book Condition

Excellent

Collation

Complete