SAMMELBAND OF FIVE BRITISH TRAVEL GUIDES / 1800

Description: SAMMELBAND OF FIVE BRITISH TRAVEL GUIDES Title: SAMMELBAND OF FIVE BRITISH TRAVEL GUIDES Publication: [various places: 1793 - 1800] Description: A volume containing five pamphlets. 18 cm. pagination various. Half leather and marbled boards. Joints and spine worn, front joint starting, spine label lacking. Bookplate of J[ohn] H[enry] Loft of Cainby Hall on front pastedown. Ink list of the pamphlets on front endpaper. Loft's signature, a bit trimmed, at the head of the title page of the second pamphlet.The group includes:1) Shiercliff, E. THE BRISTOL AND HOTWELL GUIDE: containing an historical account of the ancient and present state of that opulent city ; also of the Hotwell ; the nature, properties and effects of its medicinal water.... The second edition, corrected and enlarged to the present time. [Bristol (UK): Printed by Bulgin and Rosser: For E. Shiercliff, J.B. Becket, W. Browne, J. Norton, T. Mills, W. Bulgin, and J. Lloyd, 1793]. [4], 146 pp., [2] leaves of plates (including folding frontis.)2) THE WINDSOR GUIDE: containing a description of the town and castle; the present state of the paintings and curiosities in the royal apartments; an historical account of the monuments, &c. in St. George's Chapel; with the Foundation of the Royal College of St. George, and the Institution and Ceremonies of the Order of the Garter. Also, a description of the lodges, parks, and forest. With a View of the Town and Castle. A new edition, corrected and much enlarged. [Windsor: Printed and Sold by C. Knight, 1793]. iv, 128pp., one plate.3) Bott, W., Buxton (comp.) A DESCRIPTION OF BUXTON, AND THE ADJACENT COUNTRY; or the new guide, for ladies and gentlemen, resorting to that place of health and amusement; where, for the convenience of the public, His Grace the Duke of Devonshire, Has magnificently provided such very handsome and ample accommodations. [Manchester: Printed by J. Harrop, 1796]. 60pp.4) A DESCRIPTION OF THE ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SEAMEN, AT GREENWICH; with a short account of the present establishment of officers, pensioners, out-pensioners, nurses, and boys. With a list of the directors. Published by the chaplains. Sold only at the Hospital. [Eastcheap London: E. Brooke, 1800]. 53pp.5) A HISTORY OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF PETERBOROUGH, FROM ITS FOUNDATION TO THE PRESENT TIME; containing the manner in which it has been destroyed, once by the Danes and twice by fire, and as often re-edified.The 5th edition. [Peterborough : Printed and sold by J. Jacob, Bookseller and stationer, 1795]. [2], 110pp. Seller ID: 68752 Subject: Religion We are a Washington, D.C. based bookstore in business for over 40 years. We specialize in Americana and general Antiquarian books. Terms All orders ship within three business days. Standard mail is USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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Location: Chevy Chase, Maryland

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