Historia Compendiosa Romana: Or, A Comprehensive History of Rome Volume II

Thomas Gent

Published by Printed and sold by the author [1741], York, 1741

The first edition of the second volume of this curious 18th century miscellany by Thomas Gent, combining Roman history with Yorkshire antiquarianism, illustrated throughout with woodcuts. In a later calf binding, rebacked with modern calf. Endpapers renewed. First edition. Volume II only. Volume 1 seems extremely scarce. A scarce copy of this history of Rome by the celebrated York printer and antiquary Thomas Gent, with a wide-ranging miscellany of antiquarian, biographical, theological, and local historical material. Illustrated throughout with numerous charming woodcut vignettes, including figures, city prospects, and ecclesiastical scenes. The text surveys the Roman emperors and principal events of classical history, interspersed with digressive essays, moral reflections, inscriptions, and accounts of notable figures and places. Of particular interest is the extensive appendix concerning York and Yorkshire, commemorating prominent local personages and recording antiquarian curiosities connected with the county. Thomas Gent (1693-1778) was one of the most distinctive provincial printers of the eighteenth century, best remembered for his histories of York, Ripon, and Hull. ETSC No.: T26495 In a later calf binding, rebacked with modern calf. Endpapers renewed.Externally, sound. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities resulting in slight loss to later calf. Rubbing to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Slight loss to title page. Pages characteristically age toned with light scattered spotting, one or two handling marks, and occasional creasing. Slight cockling to leaves. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 1013H10

Bibliographic Details

Title: Historia Compendiosa Romana: Or, A ...
Publisher: Printed and sold by the author [1741], York
Publication Date: 1741
Binding: Leather
Illustrator: None Stated
Condition: Very Good
Edition: First edition.
Book Type: book