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12:00 PM PT - Nov 6th, 2008
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Title: The Antiquities of England and Wales
Author: Grose, Francis Description: 8 volumes. Approximately 638 copper plate engravings including frontispieces. Engraved title page in each volume. (4to) 11˝x9, period half calf with marble boards. New Edition.Detailing antiquities of England and Wales and, "In order to render every article as clear as possible, the verbal descriptions, where capable, are illustrated by drawings," -Author's introduction. Brunet II, 1762-3. Heading: zzfPlace Published: London Publisher: Hooper & Wigstead Date Published: [1783-1797] Condition reportSpines worn; portrait of Grose detached from Volume 1, title and frontispiece almost detached; foxing and offsetting of plates to text; else good.
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