DRAKE, Francis. Eboracum: or the History and Antiquities of the City of York, London: William Bowyer for the author, 1736, 2 volumes, 2° (456 x 275mm.), FIRST EDITION, large paper copy, 59 engraved plates and maps only (of 60), 8 double-page, 3 folding, 2 hand-coloured, engraved illustrations, 7 full-page ([?] lacks half titles, occasional light spotting and staining), contemporary calf gilt (rubbed, joints cracked), g.e. [Brunet II, 834; Upcott III, 1357] With another topographical work in 2 volumes. (4)

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DRAKE, Francis. Eboracum: or the History and Antiquities of the City of York, London: William Bowyer for the author, 1736, 2 volumes, 2° (456 x 275mm.), FIRST EDITION, large paper copy, 59 engraved plates and maps only (of 60), 8 double-page, 3 folding, 2 hand-coloured, engraved illustrations, 7 full-page ([?] lacks half titles, occasional light spotting and staining), contemporary calf gilt (rubbed, joints cracked), g.e. [Brunet II, 834; Upcott III, 1357] With another topographical work in 2 volumes. (4)
Provenance
George Agar Ellis, armorial stamped in gilt on upper cover; Norman E. Lamplugh, letter relating to the book's bequest loosely inserted.

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