c1682 Admirable Curiosities Rarities & Wonders in Britain Crouch Illustrated

Description: Click here to see our other books! Admirable Curiosities, Rarities, & Wonders in England, Scotland, and Ireland R. B.; [Nathaniel Crouch] c1682 Nath. Crouch; Obed Smith : London; Daventry 6" by 3" [4], 232, [4pp] SUMMARY A scarce unrecorded edition of this entertaining history of Britain, recording historical events that shaped the country. Illustrated,Leather Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A very scarce variant, with the publishing information reading as 'Printed for Nath. Crouch at the Bell, in Exchange-Alley in Corn-Hill; and sold by Obed Smith, Bookseller in Daventry'. No record of this edition on ESTC or JISC. The adverts to the rear state "to this year 1681". This volume matches the first edition of 1682 besides the publication information, and with no date to the title page. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and five plates.A charming history of Britain for children, looking at the country though significant historical events.The volume is organised by county, fantastical events including the tale of King Arthur, trees falling over, a baby in the mother's womb talking, a whale going along the Thames, and more.Written by Nathaniel Crouch under the pseudonym R. B. Crouch was a bookseller who was considered to be somewhat of a hack as a historian, borrowing material from other books. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, leather is rubbed, resulting in some loss of leather to the rear board. Minor bumping to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the tail of the spine, and to the head of the spine. Light marks to the boards. Front board is a little bowed. Hinges are a little strained but remain firm. Paste downs are a little worn. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Chips to the front and rear endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned and generally clean with some scattered spots. Frontispiece is detaching with a small closed tear to the head, and a faint tide mark to the top edge. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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