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1715 1st ed LEEDS England Topography Architecture Thoresby MAP Geography London Ralph Thoresby was a 17th-century English historian who is best remembered for his books on the history of Leeds, England. In 1715, Thoresby published "The Topography of the Parish of Leeds" – a description of the history, geography, architecture, and monuments of Leeds. Thoresby published the first edition of… Read more about this item

London: Maurice Atkins; Henry Clements, 1715. Hardcover. Good. [6], v-xxii, 628, [9]p. 33.5 cm half leather binding with marbled boards. 2 foldout engraved plates intact. Numerous other engravings throughout including crests, coins, and graphs illustrating family lineage. Boards and title page detached. Remaining book intact. Leather worn with scuffing and tears. Boards also scuffed. Spine show wear.… Read more about this item

London: Printed for Maurice Atkins, and Sold by Edward Nutt, 1715- 1713.. Hardcover. Good. Folio. xxii, 1-268, [ii], 275-628, [xii]pp. []1, A2, a2-d2, e1, A2, B1, C2-Z2, Aa2- Zz2, Aaa2-Yyy2, 4A2-4Z2, 5A2-5Z2, 6A2-6Z2, 7A2-7Z2. Two parts in one. First edition. Contemporary Cambridge panel binding, top of spine repaired. Engraved portrait of Thoresby… Read more about this item

London: Maurice Atkins. Full calf, raised bands, gilt. xxii. 628pp. copper engravings. Backstrip and covers bumped and worn, some loss to backstrip, covers partially detached though binding remains sound. Heavily stained throughout. NB heavy book (2.3 kg.) additional postage will be required for overseas orders. . Fair. Hardcover. 1715.

London: Printed for Maurice Atkins, 1715. First edition. Leather. Good. 13.5" by 9". Not Stated. The first edition of the first published historical study of Leeds, with illustrations and folding plates and maps. From antiquarian, merchant, and nonconformist Ralph Thoresby, this is the first edition of what is considered to be the first historical work on Leeds. Reprinted… Read more about this item

Maurice Atkins. Used - Good. 1715. In original calf boards with modern, leather spine. Cloth tape to hinges. New endpapers. C.10 pages have minor water staining. Lacks 1 plate Fountains abbey/map of two wapentakes. For further details/pictures please message us. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day).Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity… Read more about this item

Hardback. New.

Hardback. New.

Paperback. New.

Hardback. New.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Paperback. New.

Paperback. New.

Gale ECCO, Print Editions. paperback. New. 7x1x9. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing