POMEY Franciscus S.J.Livre Rare Book
THE HISTORY AND ANTIQUITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE In Two Parts: I. Of its original and progress in the remote ages written above 300 years ago by Nicholas Cantalupe. II. A description of the present colleges; with an account of their founders and benefactors; as also of the former halls and inns . By . Richard Parker . in the year 1622. To which are added several charters granted to the colleges and some short information concerning the authors above mentioned. Lastly a catalogue of the chancellors etc. Translated from the Latin.
1721V66452London: Bateman Nicks & Boreham 1721. Hardcover. Very Good. Copperplate engraved view of Cambridge on additional engraved TP. . Octavo 195x125mm contemporary panelled and blind tooled calf with darkened central panel hinges & tips worn 4x265pp5pp of index. Engraved TP printed in red & black newer end papers which are damp stained & with name Eliza Robertson on pastedown. Some damp staining to the last pages from about p230 else neat and tight in a handsome binding. Nicholas Cantalupe wrote "Of its Original and Pregress sic" in the 15th century. The second half writen by Rev Richard Parker contains some excellent contemporary descriptions of Cambridge`s Colleges including their halls and inns. It also contains lists of College Provosts Wardens and Masters as well as Bishops who graduated from the university from 1500-1602. Also an account of the University's sacking during the peasants' revolt of 1381. Bateman, Nicks & Boreham hardcover
Abbey Antiquarian Books · Royaume-Uni202,00 £GB≈ 230,64 €
