Description: Click here to see our other books! Magna Britannia; Being a Concise Topographical Account of Several Counties of Great Britain. Containing Cambridgeshire. Daniel Lysons; Samuel Lysons 1808 T. Cadell and W. Davies : London 12" by 9.5" [8], 294, [2], 8pp SUMMARY The first edition of the Lysons' brothers' brilliant topographical exploration of Cambridgeshire, compete with detailed plates and maps. First Edition,Folding Maps,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Rebound Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition.Volume II Part I only, containing Cambridgeshire.Published between 1806 and 1822, the Lysons' brothers 'Magna Britannia' was an extensively detailed topographical and historical survey which explored each county of England.This volume in particular focuses on Cambridgeshire, exploring the vast history of the county. Of particular note is the Lysons' attention to population, manufacture, and commerce, which provide an essential resource for economical and social historians to this day.Illustrated with a folding map, eleven double paged plates, one hand-coloured plates, one map, and nineteen plates.Collated, complete. Eight pages of adverts to the rear. CONDITION Rebound in a modern cloth binding. Externally, smart. Very light rubbing to the joints and extremities.Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned and clean. Plate facing page 68 is detached but present. Map facing page 100 is detached but present. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: History
Publisher: T. Cadell and W. Davies
Author: Daniel Lysons; Samuel Lysons
Binding: Cloth
Subject: Topography & Local Interest
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Not Stated
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1808
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
