Thomas Tonkin (Francis Lord de Dunstanville edition). 'Carew...

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£520

Thomas Tonkin (Francis Lord de Dunstanville edition). 'Carew’s Survey of Cornwall,' 'To Which are Added Notes Illustrative of its History and Antiquities, Now First Published from the Original Manuscripts by Francis Lord de Dunstanville. A Journal or Minutes of the Convocation or Parliament of Tinners for the Stannaries of Cornwall held at Truro in the year 1710. The Grant of the Sheriffalty to Edward, Duke of Cornwall,' second edition, published by J. Faulder, London, 1811, tipped into this work are the following letters: 1: May 26th 1821, Upper Grosvenor from De Dunstanville relating to his friend 'Davies Gilbert'. 2: May 29th 1821, London from De Dunstanville to J. W. Croker (John Wilson Croker Secretary to the Admiralty, M. P. for Bodmin 1820-1826, contributor to the quarterly magazine). 3: June 1821, Upper Grosvenor from De Dunstanville relating to Mr Pascoe. 4: July 27th 1886, Bodmin from Joseph Polsue to an unknown recipient. 5: 1812 signed note by De Dunstanville. This copy is 'extra-illustrated' with 87 plates, 5 plates drawn by J. M. W. Turner/4 by Farington/5 double page plates by S & M Buck/9 hand coloured Allom’s etc. County map. This is the 'Tonkin' edition which is widely regarded as the most comprehensive edition. The front board is loose but the contents are in an almost fine condition. gilt embossed spine blue boards.