1798 History of Winchester 1ed Norman England Illustrated Cathedral Milner 2v

1798 History of Winchester 1^ed Norman England Illustrated Cathedral Milner 2v

John Milner’s “History of Winchester” is a rare, 18^th-century survey of Winchester, England. Milner, a Catholic bishop of Winchester, who was much better known for his theological and ecclesiastical histories. Nonetheless, “History of Winchester” encompassed all of the earliest history of Winchester focusing heavily on church history and the most authentic ancient accounts of the city. Milner describes the state of the city as it was under Norman control, under the Danes, during the Tudors and Stuarts. It Milner also gives attention to the most iconic institutions including the cathedral and college.

This two-volume, 1798 first edition contains impressive, full-page engravings including the city view and views of the cathedral.

Item number: #26103

Price: $750

MILNER, John

History, civil & Ecclesiastical & Survey Of Antiquities Of Winchester

Winchester: Printed by Ja. Robbins, 1798. 1^st edition

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages – 2 volumes
  • 1 – [2], 24, 451, [1
  • 2 – [2], 10, 270, 16, [1], 272-277, [1]
  • 8 plates (of 13), plus engraved title pages
• Provenance: Bookplate – Roger Quirk
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~11in X 8.75in (27.5cm x 22cm)

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