Lot 734 , Harris, John - The History of Kent,

Harris, John - The History of Kent, in 5 parts containing I. An Exact Topography or Description of The County, II. The Civil History of Kent, III. The Ecclesiastical History of Kent, IV. The History of The Royal Navy of Kent, vol I, folio, portrait facing title, Dedication iii.pp. Preface iv.pp., Ode to Kent ii.pp., List of subscribers iv.pp +592.pp., + Index xl.pp. Illustrated with a large folding engraved map of the county within heraldic border. Maps of Romney Marsh and the Isle of Thanet, and 39 views (35 double page) of Kentish houses and including a panorama of Rochester and Chatham and the view of the Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells. Bound in full panelled calf gilt, expertly rebacked, occasional light foxing to fore-edges slightly affecting one or two plates but a very good copy, London 1719
Estimate £800-1,200


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Sold for £1,200