The ancient and present state of Portugal. . Containing the description of that kingdom, its former and present division, the manner of the Cortes or parliament, its several names, forts, rivers, lakes, baths, minerals, plants, and other product; religious and military orders, prelates, nobility, and great officers, prime families, courts and councils; the language, coins, antiquities, famous writers, and other great men. Also a curious account of the Inquisition, and of all the towns and rivers in the kingdom, besides some of the chiefest on the frontiers of Spain. With an index, and a map of Portugal and Spain. By a gentleman who resided some years in that country.
John Stevens (d.1726)
Category
Books
Date
1706
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3050081
Summary
Bibliographic description
[12],317,[1]p., [2] leaves of plates (1 folded) . ill.., map . 8vo.. Identified in 1768 catalogue: J.7.. Provenance: Bookplate: George Harry Grey (1737-1819) after 1768; anonymous armorial variant 2. Franks 12841.. Binding: 18th century Cambridge-style panelled calf binding; gilt roll pattern on board edges; gold-tooled spine, with red title label.
Makers and roles
John Stevens (d.1726) Cesare Carena (fl.1645) Manuel de Faria e Sousa (1590-1649). Rodrigo Méndez Silva (1606-1670)