1769 DRUIDS Pagan Occult Antiquities of Cornwall Normans Cromlech Borlase MAPS

1769 DRUIDS Pagan Occult Antiquities of Cornwall Normans Cromlech Borlase MAPS

William Borlase was an 18^th-century English historian who is primarily remembered for his studies in geology and natural history. His best work was “The Antiquities of Cornwall” – a survey of early history and natural history in Cornwall, England. In this book, Borlase describes the earliest settlers in Cornwall including the customs, worship practices, and superstitions of early Druids, rock idols and the Cromlech, the Normans and the lead to their conquest on England, Roman invasions and subsequent fortifications, establishment and building of castles and much more!

The 1769 second edition is by far the most desirable of all editions of Borlase’s “Cornwall”. It features dozens of folding maps and engravings including the map of Cornwall, and illustrations of natural landscapes and castles!

Item number: #26363

Price: $995

BORLASE, William

Antiquities, historical and monumental, of the county of Cornwall.

London: Printed by W. Bowyer and J. Nichols, 1769. Second (preferred) edition!

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • xvi, 464
  • 37 engravings
    • 28 full-page or folding
    • 9 vignette
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Leather; tight and secure
  • Size: ~14.5in X 9.25in (37cm x 23.5cm)
  • Very rare with auction records and price comparisons between $2,000-$3,000

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