Speculum Britanniae; an historical and chorographical description of Middlesex and Hartfordshire Wherein are alphabetically set down the names of the cities, towns, parishes, hamlets, houses of note, &c. in those counties: with direction speedily to find any place desired, in the maps, and the distance between place and place without compasses. By John Norden. Illustrated with maps curiously engraved by Mr. Senex, and the arms of the principal persons interr'd in the county of Middlesex. To which is added, a preparative to this work, intended a reconciliation of sundrie propositions by divers persons tendred, concerning the same, by the said author
Language: English Publication details: London Printed for Daniel Browne Senior and Junior, at the Black Swan without Temple Bar; and James Woodman, in Bow-Street Covent Garden MDCCXXIII. [1723]Description: [4], 24; [8], 48, [6]; [6], 31, [1] p., plates ill., maps 4oSubject(s): Action note:- Condition reviewed 20120620 condition level 2
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | Historic collection Historic collection | QUARTO 1723 NORDEN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 30076801 |
Titlepage in red and black.
In three parts, 'Nordens preparatiue to his Speculum Britanniae', 'Specvlvm Britanniae. The first parte', 'Speculi Britaniae pars The description of Hertfordshire', each with separate divisional half title, pagination and register, the last two divisional half-titles being engraved, the former containing letterpress within an engraved frame.