Lot 450

Staffordshire - Shaw, Rev. Stebbing - Masterman Sykes' copy

Rare Books, Maps & Manuscripts
Auction: 10 September 2014 at 12:00 BST
£813
Description
The history and antiquities of Staffordshire. London: N. Nichols & Son, 1798-1801. First edition, volumes 1 and 2 part 1 (all published), folio, double-page plan, folding map, and 82 engraved plates, list of subscribers, numerous engraved vignettes, contemporary diced russia gilt, a.e.g., Mark Masterman Sykes's copy with his crest on sides, very neatly rebacked retaining original spines, corners neatly repaired, slightly spotted
Footnote
Note: This is the large paper copy of this work.
