1783 Eboracum YORK Cathedral Illustrated England Drake Architecture Windows

1783 Eboracum YORK Cathedral Illustrated England Drake Architecture Windows

Francis Drake, not to be confused with the famous explorer of the same name, was an 18^th-century English historian who is best-remembered for his book ‘Eboracum’. Eboracum was the name given to the ancient city built by ancient Rome in what is now modern-day York. Having been fascinated by ancient manuscripts, Drake began compiling a history of the city of York focusing on the cathedral and city history. The popularity of the book propelled Drake to publish an abridged version of the work focusing solely on the cathedral itself.

This 1783 edition of Drake’s history of York Cathedral includes lists of archbishops and numerous folding engraved views of the cathedral including impressive views of the façade and interior floor plan.

Item number: #20326

Price: $599

DRAKE, Francis

An accurate description and history of the cathedral and metropolical [sic] church of St. Peter, York

York : Printed by A. Ward, and sold by W. Tesseyman,… 1783.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • ix, [1], 136
  • 14 plates
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~6.75in X 4in (17cm x 10cm)

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