Archaeologia or Miscellaneous Tracts relating to Antiquity, Published by the Society of Antiquities of London, Vol. XVIII (18). 1817 by Taylor Combe, Francis Cohen, Henry Ellis, J J Conybeare, Francis Douce, Samuel Lysons, etc - 1817

Society of Antiquaries of London; Printed by Bensley & Son, London, 1817. 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. Collection of Pennies of Henry II discovered at Tealby, Lincolnshire by Taylor Combe; II. On the Word Procter, Richard Watts, will, by Francis Cohen; III. History and Use of seals in England by Henry Ellis; IV. Two English poems of the time of Richard II by J J Conybeare; V. Letter containing account of Reception of Charles Prince of Wales 1641 and the appointment of Sir Ralph Hare to be one of the hostages of Scotland 1646 by Sir George Nayler; VI. A Tract relating to the espousals and marriage of Mary daughter of King Henry VII by Henry Ellis; VII. Seal belonging to the Abbey of Wilton by Francis Douce; VIII. On "St. Martin's Rings" by F Cohen; IX. Letter from Cardinal Wolsey immediately upon his disgrace by H Ellis; X. Letter from W E Rouse Boughton respecting Egyptian Antiquities; XI. "Summary of Matters to be Concluded" in handwriting of Edward VI by H Ellis; XII. Letter from Archbishop Cranmer relating to Catharine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn by H Ellis; XIII. Monumental Inscription in the Parish Church of Landulph, Cornwall by Vyvyan Jago; XIV. Antiquity and Introduction of Surname into England by James H Markland; XV. Remains of several Roman buildings and antiquities discovered in Gloucestershire by Samuel Lysons; XVI. Proceedings of Privy Council 1545 to 1558 by H Ellis; XVII. Sepulchral monuments in Italy and France by T Kerrich; XVIII. Entry on the Clause Roll 31 Henry VI relating to the Bell-Savage Inn by S Lysons; XIX. Saxon Antiquities found near Lancaster by T Combe; XX. Remains of a Roman Villa discovered at Bignor, Sussex in 1811 to 1815 by S Lysons; XXI. Colours found on the walls of the Roman House discovered at Bignor by Sir Humphrey Davy; XXII. Authenticated copy of the Will of James II with inventory of goods and chattels by Edmund Ferrers; XXIII. Queen Elizabeth's Remarks on the Conduct of those who pressed her to name a Successor to the Crown in 1566 by H Ellis; XXIV. Topography of Ancient Babylon suggested by discoveries of Claudius James Rich by Major Rennell; XXV. Gog and Magog as mentioned in Genesis, Ezekiel etc. by Stephen Weston; XXVI. Coin of the Emperor Vitalian by Weston; XXVII. Two Letters preserved among the Landsdowne manuscripts by Lady Jane Grey and Queen Elizabeth by Ellis; XXVIII. Discovery of part of a Sarcophagus and Reading Abbey supposed to have contained the remains of Henry I by Robert Nares; XXIX. Regulations framed in the reign of Richard II for government of Tower of London by Ellis; XXX. Customs in husbandry in time of Richard II by William Bray; XXXI. Sir Martin Frobisher's instructions when going on a voyage to the north west parts and Cathay to Queen Elizabeth by Ellis; XXXII. Letter to the Mayor and Jurats of Winchelsea 1609 by Bray; XXXIII. Charges of certain prisoners in the Tower to Henry VIII by Ellis; XXXIV. Instructions for the survey of Church Goods 1552 by John Caley; XXXV. Various views on the place where the Ark of Noah rested by Weston; XXXVI. Ancient Gold Ring found in Coventry Park 1802 by Thomas Sharpe; XXXVII. Origin, antiquity, use and advantage of cufic coins by Weston; XXXVIII. Christmas Diversions formerly given by the Lord of Misrule and on the King's Office of Revels, Losely near Guildford by Bray; XXXIX. Copy of appointment of a Lord of Misrule by Bray; XL. Origin of the principal features of decorative architecture by Samuel Ware; XLI. Celtic remains discovered by the Public Road from to London to Cambridge near Sawston by Clarke; XLII. A Coin of Basilis, a city in Arcadia by Combe; XLIII. Letters of James I to Sir George More respecting the trial of the Earl of Somerset by Bray; XLIV The Bayeux Tapestry by Hudson Gurney; XLV. Engraved Gems brought from Babylon to England by Abraham Lockett by John Landseer; XLVI. Ancient Constitution, Discipline and Usages of the Cathedral Church of Exeter by John Jones. Single volume of set or series. Contains many single plates and also fold-out plates. No dust jacket, as published. Stamps for Halifax Antiquarian Society and "Withdrawn" stamp on front end-papers and prelims. 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