The antiquities of Palmyra. . Containing the history of the city, and its emperors, from its foundation to the present time. With an appendix of critical observations on the names, religion, and government of the country. And a commentary on the inscriptions lately found there.
Abednego Seller (1646-1705)
Category
Books
Date
1696
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 3017498
Summary
Bibliographic description
[48], 382, [2] p., 2 leaves of double plates. . 8vo. Not indigenous. Provenance: On title-page verso: eighteenth-century armorial bookplate lettered Henry Poley of Badley in Com. Suff. Esqr. 1703. (Franks 23764 or *254 (another impression)) [i.e. Henry Poley (1654-1707) of Badley, Suffolk, M.P. for Eye and Ipswich]. Eighteenth-century shelfmark (?) on pastedown: G. C. No.12. Bequeathed to the National Trust by Norman Norris (1917-1991). Inscribed on pastedown in Norris's hand: Colne Park 1940 1/- H. [i.e. Hodgson's] 18/1 40 Lot 351 [Colne Park, Essex]. Binding: Eighteenth-century panelled calf over boards; sewn on five raised bands.
Makers and roles
Abednego Seller (1646-1705)