Description: Click here to see our other books! The Theatre of the Empire of Great-Britain, Kingdom of England, Scotland, Ireland and the Isles Adjoyning John Speed 1676 Thomas Bassett; Richard Chiswell : London 17.5" by 13" [18], 97-98, [42] SUMMARY A collection of leaves from the highly sought after geographical work; The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION Complete with the maps this is around £100,000. Containing; the original title page in both red and black printing, two dedication pages "To the Right Honourable Sir Joseph Sheldon", and "To the Most High, and Most Potent Monarch, James", three leaves of the preface, three leaves of poetical works, the "Contents of the Chorographical Part, The First Book" through to the contents of "The King's Dominions Abroad", the title page to "The Second Book: Containing the Principality of Wales", page 97 and 98 of this work, five leaves of road branch diagrams, the title page to "The Third Book: Containing a General View of the Kingdom of Scotland", page 129 of this work, the title page to "The Fourth Book: Containing the Kingdom of Ireland", page 135 of this work, the title page to "A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World", and the complete Index. CONDITION Rebacked in a full contemporary calf binding with the original calf boards. Externally, a trifle rubbed, with wear to the extremities, and minor cocking to the spine. Both hinges are tender. Internally, binding is a little strained in places, with some leaves working loose. Work is seriously incomplete with what is present listed above. Some scattered spotting and handling marks. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Performing Arts
Publisher: Thomas Bassett; Richard Chiswell
Author: John Speed
Binding: Leather
Subject: None
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1676
Country/Region of Manufacture: London