Lot 87 , OXON: The Oxford University and City Guide, on a new plan...(and) a Guide to Blenheim, Nuneham, and the newly discovered Roman Villa, near Northleigh. pictorial engraved and printed titles, folded plan and 7 plates; old
° OXON: The Oxford University and City Guide, on a new plan...(and) a Guide to Blenheim, Nuneham, and the newly discovered Roman Villa, near Northleigh. pictorial engraved and printed titles, folded plan and 7 plates; old gilt half calf and marbled boards, 12mo. Oxford, 1818; Another copy - 5th edition, rebound cloth. Oxford, (ca.1825); another copy - new edition, original printed boards, Oxford, 1834; the New Oxford Guide: or, Companion through the University... (and) a Trip to Blenheim, Ditchley, and Stour...by a Gentleman of Oxford. 3rd edition. folded plan and 4 plates; contemp. calf, 12mo. Oxford, (?1763) (4)
£50-80
Condition:
Guide 1818 - Ist ed., good copy, XX, 196pp.; ?1825 - plan with 2 closed tears and some browning, new e/ps., mostly clean. VIII, (9)-200pp.; 1834-'considerable additiions', lacks plan, rough cloth reback, pict. title soiled, few page stains; New Oxf. Guide - bng. wear, joint cracked, lwr. bd. present, but detached. VIII, 136pp., text decorations
Sold for £40