A history of the University of Cambridge, . its colleges, halls, and public buildings. [...].
William Combe (1742-1823).
Category
Books
Date
1815
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3049623
Summary
Bibliographic description
2v., [96] plates (95 col.) . 4to.. Probably a subscriber's copy? The subs. list contains: Yorke, W.P. Esq. [possibly Piers Wynne Yorke (1789-1837), despite reversal of initials?].. Provenance: Bookplate: Erthig (anonymous armorial).. Binding: Diced Russia; gilt ruled and rolled to form a border; blind rolled; recessed cords; false bands; spines gilt; spines lettered in gilt directly onto leather: 'History of Cambridge'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
William Combe (1742-1823). Rudolph Ackermann (1764 - 1834) Frederic Shoberl (1775-1853)