Lot 92
  • 92

Devonshire--Polwhele, Rev. Richard

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description

  • The History of Devonshire. Exeter: Printed by Trewman and Son, for Cadell, Johnson, and Dilly, 1797-1793-1806
  • paper
3 volumes bound in one (volumes 2 and 3 have continuous pagination), folio (432 x 260mm.), 16 engraved plates (of 24), EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED with 9 additional plates, an autograph letter from the author and a few watercolour coats-of-arms in margins, errata slip to volume 1, half-title in volume 2, contemporary russia gilt, lacking 8 plates, a few plates spotted, rebacked retaining original spine

Provenance

DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND, arms on covers; Dawson Turner (1775–1858), banker, botanist, and antiquary, signature dated 1816

Literature

Upcott I, p.150

Condition

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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