Lot 353
GROSE, FRANCIS, 13 VOLUMES COMPRISING
THE ANTIQUITIES OF ENGLAND AND WALES. [UNDATED]. 8 VOLUMES, NEW EDITION
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 2 October 2018 at 12:00 BST
£938
Description
The Antiquities of Scotland. 1797, 2 volumes; Military Antiquities. 1812, 2 volumes; The History of Dover Castle by the Rev. Wm. Darell. 1797; together 13 volumes, 4to, engraved plates, uniform contemporary calf gilt, gilt and blind-stamped boards, bookplate of John Tetlow; the following anomalies are noted: England and Wales, vol. 4. Northumberland lacks Alnmouth Church and Holy Island 2; Mitford Castle appears twice; England and Wales, vol. 8: additional plate not called for p. 163; Military vol. 1: 2 additional plates not called for at pp.343 & 363, a very attractive set (13)
Footnote
Provenance: From the collection of Larry Hutchison