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Ashmole, Elias.
The Antiquities of Berkshire [complete in three volumes].
Publisher: Printed for W. Mears & J. Hooke, London;
Date of Publication: 1723
Stock Code: 8471
Small quarto, pp., [2], cxxviii, 194; [2], 195-580, [2] errata; [2], 428. Later polished half calf with 5 raised bands, gilt titles to maroon label to spine and marbled paper-covered boards; all edges yellow and sprinkled red. Bindings clean and tight. Lacking the folding map by John Overton, the Windsor Castle panorama by Hollar and the portrait frontispiece of the Author, but complete with all eleven pedigrees in the Appendix. Ownership inscriptions to each title-page and a very little marginal annotation; scattered foxing and soiling, A very good set overall. Classic study of the architectural and historic sites of the county. Scarce. Heavyweight so a contribution towards increased postage costs will be requested for overseas delivery. £200.00