Symbols of English history, by J. C. Prior

This material is held atUniversity of Leeds Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 206 MS 1658
  • Dates of Creation
    • ca.1818
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 vol. (82 ff. alternating plain and ruled) Marbled boards, spine lettered "Symbols of English history" in gold on leather

Scope and Content

The plates, numbered 1-39, illustrate events from English history from 54 B.C. to 1817 A.D., with accompanying descriptive notes

Administrative / Biographical History

The plates and text, drawn and composed in the same hand, reflect a personal selection of events from English history, but contain no indication of personal, i.e. biographical identity other than the name J. C. Prior on the title page

Access Information

Access is unrestricted

Acquisition Information

Bought from Quaritch (Phillips sale, 9 November 2001)

Note

In English

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