£720
Hutchins History of Dorset Second edition, printed by John Nichols, Vol. 1 (1796), Vol. 2 (1803), Vol. 3 (1813), Vol. 4 (1815), leather bound on board, original boards, newer spines, condition good Bookplate: James Comerford, coat of arms with motto ‘SO HO HO DEA NE’.
The second edition is rare, as in 1808 there was a fire in the warehouse where the books were stacked awaiting distribution. All the unsold copies of the first and second volumes and the entire printed stock of the third volume (with the exception of one copy) were burnt. The original number of copies was never matched and their excellent plates were, over the years, broken up for sale individually, hence the rarity of this edition. The one copy of the third volume that survived is in the Dorset Museum, Plates all called for. Provenance: From the collection of David Beaton, local historian, retired academic and author of Dorset Maps
Plates all present as stated by the owner
All bindings repaired/restored, especially the spines, with wear/scuff marks to the calf
General foxing throughout
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