On the Discovery of the Priory of Austin Friars at Ludlow Communicated to the Society of Antiquities

A very scarce copy of this illustrated work on the discovery of Austin Friars Priory at Ludlow. Very scarce. From The Archaeologia Vol. XXXIX. With illustrations. A detailed and comprehensive study into the early history of Ludlow and the discovery of the remains of the Priory of Austin Friars. With information on all recorded archaeological discoveries of the area. Written by Beriah Botfield, a British Member of Parliament representing Ludlow in Shropshire as a Conservative who was also a noted bibliographer, geologist and botanist. In the original green paper wraps. Externally, sound with light wear and the odd small crease to the extremities. Light marks to the boards with a 2" closed tear to the tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting. Good.