The History of the Ancient and Royal foundation, called the Abbey of St. Alban, in the county of Hertford, from the founding thereof, in 793, to its dissolution, in 1539. Exhibiting the life of each Abbot, and the principal events relating to the monastery, during his rule and government. Extracted from the most faithful authorities and records, both printed and manuscript. With plates; and a new map of the county.

NEWCOME, Peter.

Published by Printed, for the Author, by J. Nichols. 1795, 1795

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[2], xiii, [1], 547, [3]pp, engraved frontispiece, large folding hand-coloured map (A new map of the County of Hertford, by M. Hooper dated 1794), folding plate of the 'ground plot of the monastery', folding 'ground plan of the Abbey Church'. 4to. Some sl. foxing, generally very clean. Bound in mid-19th century full calf, gilt ruled & blind stamped borders, gilt panelled spine, red labels; some wear to head & tail of spine, gilt a little rubbed, minor abrasions to boards. Early signature of Mary Bagot at head of titlepage. ESTC T53399. A reissue of the sheets of the 1793-95 edition, which was the first separately published work on this cathedral city. Seller Inventory # 63247

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Title: The History of the Ancient and Royal ...

Publisher: Printed, for the Author, by J. Nichols. 1795

Publication Date: 1795

Binding: Hardcover