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Oxford; London: J. Munday; Lackington, Allen and Co and Cadell and Davies, 1810. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5". Not Stated. A scarce guide to Blenheim Palace, looking into the impressive house and its history, describing the notable decorations within the palace. The eighth edition of this scarce work.Half-title is present.Illustrated with a folding plan, and two plates.Collated, bound without two plates, showing the west and east views of the palace.A beautifully descriptive exploration and history of Blenheim Palace, an important country house that is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough.The house was built between 1705 and 1733 by the 1st Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill, and is one of the largest houses in England.John Churchill named the house after the 1704 Battle of Blenheim, which saw his great military triumphs. His wife, Sarah Churchill, was the favourite of Queen Anne, who promoted John in his military career.Blenheim is an impressive palace; this work describes the palace's…
Read More New Description of Blenheim, The Seat of His Grace The Duke of Marlborough: Containing a Full and Accurate Account of the Paintings, Tapestry, and Furniture; A Picturesque Tour of the Gardens & Park; and a General Description of the China Gallery, & C. with a Preliminary Essay on Landscape Gardening by [W.F. Mavor] - , 1806
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New Description of Blenheim, The Seat of His Grace The Duke of Marlborough: Containing a Full and Accurate Account of the Paintings, Tapestry, and Furniture; A Picturesque Tour of the Gardens & Park; and a General Description of the China Gallery, & C. with a Preliminary Essay on Landscape Gardening
by [W.F. Mavor]
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- Format/Binding , later quarter plain paper with marbled paper boards, handwritten title on spine Hardback
- Book Condition Used - , lacking folding plan, covers rubbed at edges, previous owner's name on front free endpaper, hinges have been reinforced, faint
- Edition Seventh Edition
- Binding Hardcover
- Publisher Published by Slatter and Munday
- Place of Publication , Oxford
- Date Published , 1806
- Keywords [W.F. Mavor], New Description of Blenheim, The Seat of His Grace The Duke of Marlborough: Containing a Full and Accurate Account of the Paintings, Tapestry, and Furniture; A Picturesque Tour of the Gardens & Park; and a General Description of the China Ga
- Size Octavo, 23 x 14.5 cm
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A New Description of Blenheim, the Seat of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough: Containing a Full and Accurate Account of the Paintings, Tapestry, and Furniture; a Picturesque Tour of the Gardens & Park; and a General Description of the China Gallery, &c. With a Preliminary Essay on Landscape Gardening
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