Cox (Thomas) Magna Britannia Antiqua et Nova: or, a New, Exact, and Comprehensive Survey of the Ancient and Present State of Great-Britain, London: Caesar Ward and Richard Chandler, 1738, 8vo, full calf, 6 volumes, titles in red and black, multiple engravings and fold out maps including some later bound in pencil sketches, annotated in neat hand, inscribed for Samuel and Henry Bennett, 1826 and 1847 respectively
Provenance:A Gloucestershire book collector
Chorley's bi-annual auction of Fine Books, Maps and Manuscripts includes a wide variety of works including a page from the Gutenberg bible.
Sold for £200
Cox (Thomas) Magna Britannia Antiqua et Nova: or, a New, Exact, and Comprehensive Survey of the Ancient and Present State of Great-Britain, London: Caesar Ward and Richard Chandler, 1738, 8vo, full calf, 6 volumes, titles in red and black, multiple engravings and fold out maps including some later bound in pencil sketches, annotated in neat hand, inscribed for Samuel and Henry Bennett, 1826 and 1847 respectively
A Gloucestershire book collector
Fine Books & Manuscripts
Chorley's bi-annual auction of Fine Books, Maps and Manuscripts includes a wide variety of works including a page from the Gutenberg bible.
Binding in poor condition, some boards detached, folds, tears and losses to initial pages in some volumes, pages toned. Not collated or guaranteed for completeness
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Auction: The March Auctions 2025, 25th Mar, 2025
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