A perambulation of Kent: conteining the description, hystorie, and customes of that shyre. Written in the yeere 1570 by William Lambarde of Lincolnes Inne Gent: first published in the yeere 1576. and now increased and altered after the authors owne last copie.

Lambarde, William,

Published by Imprinted at London : By Edm. Bollifant, 1596. Quarto, 1596

About this Item

[10], 588, [6] p., with an engraved map of Britain and and engraved folding map of the Kent Beacons. Shaved close in places touching some letters to running heads. Repair to p.69/70 at top inner gutter with slight loss. A large closed tear across p.151/2. The folding map has been repaired to the bottom and outer edges. A complete copy in very good condition throughout notwithstanding the faults mentioned. Original calf boards sometime rebacked, early C20th (?) over raised bands. William Lambarde, although a writer on legal matters, was especially well-known for this work, the first publication on any English county. Seller Inventory # ABE-1671456415082

Bibliographic Details

Title: A perambulation of Kent: conteining the ...

Publisher: Imprinted at London : By Edm. Bollifant, 1596. Quarto

Publication Date: 1596

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 2nd Edition