1818-19 2 Vols in 1 Short Account of Lichfield and its Cathedral Signed Scarce

Description: Click here to see our other books! A Short Account of the Ancient and Modern State of the City and Close of Lichfield A Short Account of Lichfield Cathedral; More Particularly to the Painted Glass, With Which its Windows are Adorned: Intended Principally for the Information of Strangers [Thomas George Lomax]; [John Woodhouse] 1818-19 T. G. Lomax; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown : Lichfield; London 7.5" by 5" [4], 226, 99, [1pp] SUMMARY Two very scarce works on the city of Lichfield and it's Cathedral, the authors own' copy, with Thomas George Lomax's ink annotations, presented to him by the publisher. Author's Presentation Copy,First Edition,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Scarce,Signed Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION Two scarce works bound in one.The first edition of the first work, and the second edition of the second work.From the library of the author of the first work, Thomas George Lomax, with his ink inscription to the verso of the front endpaper, recto of the front free endpaper, 'To my dear Son, Alfred Charles, as a Mark of Respect to the Author. His Godfather. 6th August 1869'. Presented to the author by the publisher, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, with an inscription to the recto of the front blank and head of the title page. The occasional ink note to the margins. This volume includes:'A Short Account of the Ancient and Modern State of the City and Close of Lichfield', the first edition, by John George Lomax.Lomax's concise exploration of the city of Lichfield, with a particular focus on its ancient history. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and a few in-text engravings.'A Short Account of Lichfield Cathedral', the second edition, by John Chappell Woodhouse, who was Dean of Lichfield for sixteen years.A history of Lichfield Cathedral, with a particular focus on the stained glass windows and the monuments found in the Cathedrals. Lichfield Cathedral is in Lichfield, Staffordshire, and is the only medieval cathedral in England with three spires, and was built around 1195.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and one folding plate.Collated, complete. CONDITION In a rebacked calf binding. Externally, generally smart. A little rubbed to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the extremities. Aged tape to the hinges. Author's ink inscription to the verso of the front endpaper, recto of the front free endpaper, publisher's inscription to the recto of the front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some scattered spots. Ink inscription to the head of the tite. The occasional ink note to the margins. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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