Description: Magne Britanniae Notitia OR, THEPresent State OFGreat-Britain; With diverseREMARKSUPONThe Ancient State thereof. The Thirty-eighth Edition of the South Part, called England;and the Seventeenth of the North Part, called Scotland. To which is added,A General List of all the Offices and Officers employed in theSeveral Branches of His Majesty's Government, Ecclesiastical,Civil, Military, &c., in England and Scotland, with the subordinateOffices and Officers placed under the grand Offices, to whoseDirection and Disposal they immediately appertain: As also Listsof the Households of the Prince of Wales, the Princess Dawager,the Duke, and the Princesses. With His Majesty's Royal Privilege. LONDON:Printed for S. Birt, A. Millar, C. Hitch, and L. Hawes, etc. M. DCC. LV.***********Details:-Contemporary full calf bindingText block edges speckled redFrontispiece portrait of George IIBinding sound; leaves clean, though lightly toned(For condition please consult note at listing top) First published in 1669, this work was continually updatedso as to provide what is virtually an encyclopedic almanackof British life, though with a particular emphasis onofficial posts and their holders. All parts present: A description of the southern part ofGreat Britain, called England, Government, Of Manners,Customs and Laws, A Description of Scotland in general,government, English lists, Scottish lists. 288pp; 156pp; 286pp; 71ppWeight: 914gSize: 21 x 14 x 6cm (approx).Printed: 1755 A solid eighteenth century volume giving insight into the state of Britainin 1755! John Chamberlayne (c.1668–1723) was an English writer, translator, and courtier Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter
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Binding: Contemporary calf
Place of Publication: London
Non-Fiction Subject: Religion, Spirituality & Bibles
Publisher: S. Birt etc.
Modified Item: No
Weight: 914g
Year Printed: 1755
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Special Attributes: Frontispiece portrait of George II, Pictorial headers and initial letters
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region: Europe
Author: John Chamberlayne
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
