The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of Rochester (1717)

London: Printed for E. Curll at the Dial and Bible near St. Dunstan's Church in Fleet-Street, 1717. 1st edition. Leatherbound Hardcover. Very good/no dj as issued. Full title: "The History and Antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Rochester. Containing
I. The Local Statutes of that Church.
II. The Inscriptions upon the Monuments, Tombs, and Grave-Stones.
III. An Account of the Bishops, Priors, Deans, and Arch-Deacons.
IV. An Appendix of Monumental Inscriptions in the Cathedral Church of Canterbury, supplementary to Mr. Somer's and Mr. Batteley's accounts of that Church.
V. Some Original Papers, relating to the Church and Diocese of Rochester.
Printed for E. Curll at the Dial and Bible near St. Dunstan's Church in Fleet-Street, 1717., 3ff. + 120 + 112 pages. 7.5" x 4.5". Text in English and Latin.
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Binding in good condition, in full glazed calf (period binding), ornate ribbed spine, double gilt fillet framing the boards, rubbing (corners and headpieces), red edges.

Good condition inside, attractive headbands, beautiful lettering. --- ---
A rare and fascinating first edition by Richard Rawlinson, offering a detailed exploration of one of England's oldest cathedrals, founded by King Æthelberht and Bishop Justus.

The text presents the church's local statutes, inscriptions on monuments, tombs and gravestones, and an account of the bishops, priors, deans and archdeacons. It also includes an appendix of monumental inscriptions in Canterbury Cathedral, complementing the accounts by Somner and Batteley -.