1895-96 2 Vol in 1 Proceedings Somerset Archaeological Natural History Society

Description: Click here to see our other books! Proceedings of the Somersetshire Archaeological & Natural History Society for the Year 1895 Proceedings of the Somersetshire Archaeological & Natural History Society for the Year 1896 Not Stated 1895 - 1896 Barnicott and Pearce : Taunton 8.5" by 5.5" vii, 40pp, 124pp, vii, 33pp, 98pp SUMMARY Two volumes bound in one of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society 'Proceedings' from 1895 and 1896, illustrated with folding plates. First Edition,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Limited Edition,Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION Two volumes in one, being volumes XLI and XLII of 'Proceedings of the Somersetshire Archaeological & Natural History Society for the Years 1895 and 1896'. The Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society was established in 1849, showing the contemporary interest in county history and archaeology. In the 1870s, they acquired Taunton's medieval castle for their headquarters, though it urgently needed repairs. The Society published annual journals from 1852, 'Proceedings', containing scholarly papers on archaeology, ecology, and history of Somerset. Volume XLI contains 'The Clevedon Family' by John Maclean, 'The Battle of Lansdown' by the Dean of Wells, 'On a Map of Mendip' by the Bishop Hobhouse, and more. Volume XLII contains 'The Lady of Poyntington' by John Batten', 'The Siege of Sherborne Castle' by Hugh Norris, 'The Family of De Urtiaco' by E. H. Bates, and more. With two plates and three folding plates to Volume XLI, and four plates and one folding plate to Volume XLII. CONDITION In the original half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards.Externally, generally smart. Light marking and rubbing to the boards. Light discolouration and marking to the spine. Lacking most of the spine label. Patches of rubbing to the joints and to the extremities, resulting in a little loss of paper to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Marks to the gutter of page 124 to Volume XLI. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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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