The natural history of Oxford-shire, being an essay towards the natural history of England. By Robert Plot, [...].
Robert Plot (1640-1696)
Category
Books
Date
1705
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 3049202
Summary
Bibliographic description
[12],366,[10]p.,[17] plates (1 folding) . map . fol... Provenance: Bookplate with motto "Virtutis laus actio" lettered "W. R." [probably a member of the Rumbold family]; manuscript inscription: "£1 RW". Inscribed on verso of title page: 'E Libris Jacobi Davy'. List of books and prices inscribed on rear flyleaf & pencil note inside back board.. Binding: Eighteenth-century full sprinkled calf binding; six raised cords; spine gilt decorated and (missing) spine label.
Makers and roles
Robert Plot (1640-1696) John Burman (b.ca.1681)