Archaeologia or Miscellaneous Tracts relating to Antiquity, Published by the Society of Antiquities of London, Vol. XIII (13). 1800 by Mark Noble, Sir Joseph Banks, Abbe Mann, Monsieur De La Rue, John Brand, Stephen Weston, etc - 1800

Society of Antiquaries of London; Printed by T Bensley, London, 1800. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Brown leather covers re-spined with red leather, raised bands and black leather spine labels, gilt lettering on spine, gilt decoration on edges, decoration on upper, lower and inner edges on newer leather has been matched with existing decoration. Corners of covers are scuffed and edges have light wear. Damage to surface at base of spine from adhesive label. Marbled end-papers and text block edges. Sound binding. Contents include: I. Roman Camp in Westphalia by Abbe Mann; II. The life of Cecily Duchess of York daughter of Ralph de Nevil Earl of Westmoreland and Richmond by Mark Noble; III. Gold Medal struck upon the birth of Charles II by Noble; IV. Unpublished gold coin of Charles I by Noble; V. Life of the Royal Navy of England in 1599 by William Latham; VI. The life and writings of Mary, an Anglo-Norman poetess of the 13th Century by Mons. La Rue; VII. Inscriptions discovered on the wall of the Tower of London by John Brand; VIII. Instructions for every Centioner to observe duringe the continuance of the French Fleet upon this Croft... 1586, by William Musgrave; IX. The Fall of some of the stones of Stonehenge by William George Maton; X. and XI. Inscription on a barn in Kent, the Mantle Tree at Helmdon Parsonage in Northamptonshire, etc. by Samuel Denne; XII. Two manuscripts on the most proper method of defence against invasion by Mr Ward Samuel Ayscough. XIII. Manuscript (Harl. MSS. 6844. fol.49) Expedient or Meanes in Want of Money to Pay the Sea and Land Forces... by Fabian Philipps. XIV. Seal of Netley Abbey by John Brand; XV. Seal of the Abbey of Lundores in Scotland by Brand; XVI. Original Instrument dated 25 Nov 1449 concerning the church-yard of St Mary Magdalen in Milk Street, London by Thomas Loggen; XVII. Letter from Elizabeth I to the Earl of Warwick by Peter Renouard; XVIII. Flint Weapons discovered at Hoxne in Suffolk by John Frere; XIX. Antiquities from St. Domingo by Thomas Ryder; XX. Stone Pillars, Crosses and Crucifixes by Thomas Astle; XXI. Mr Townley's Antique Bronze Helmet found at Ribchester in Lancashire by Stephen Weston; XXII. The Griggirrys of the Mandingos by Elliot Arthy; XIII. Lives and Works of several Anglo-Norman Poets of the 13th Century by Mons, De La Rue; XXIV. Chronological Account of the Religious Establishments made by English Catholics in Europe by Abbe Mann; XXV. Parish Register of St. Bennet's, St Paul's Wharf London by Noble; XXVI. Greek Sepulchral Monument in the Possession of Maxwell Garthshore by Taylor Combe; XXVII. The Church of Melbourne in Derbyshire by William Wilkins; XXVIII. The Tomb of King Alfred at Hyde Abbey near Winchester by Henry Howard; XXIX. A Curious Record of Pardon in the Tower of London by Thomas Astle; XXX. A Breviate touching the order and government of a Nobleman's House by Sir Joseph Banks. Contains black and white plates. No dust jacket, as published. Stamps for Halifax Antiquarian Society and "Withdrawn" stamp on front end-papers and prelims. Pages of main text and plates (including reverse of plates) are free from stamps. Hand-written reference numbers on end-papers.. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 40119011036.. This book is heavier than 1kg, and may incur additional delivery charges on some delivery services to some locations..