The history of Essex, . from the earliest period to the present time. Illustrated, with accurate engravings of Churches, Monuments, Ancient Buildings, Seals, Portraits, Autographs, &c. With biographical notices of the most distinguished and remarkable natives.
Elizabeth Ogborne (1759-1853)
Category
Books
Date
1814
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ickworth, Suffolk
NT 3123159
Summary
Bibliographic description
[4],280p., plates . ill.., coats of arms, plans, port.. (engr.) . 27cm.. Provenance: Nineteenth-century manuscript inscription on title page: "J D Lee, of Munden Hall Essex Malden" [i.e. Mundon Hall near Maldon]. Annotated description of Philip John Budworth of Greensted Hall, Essex stuck on front pastedown. Loose letters dated Feb. 1895 concerning the sale of the book by R. G. Andrews to C Cobham inserted loose at front. Binding: Nineteenth-century half leather binding; marbled paper over boards; spine blind stamped and gilt lettered: "History of Essex".
Provenance
Part of the Bristol Collection. The house and contents were acquired through the National Land Fund and transferred to the National Trust in 1956
Makers and roles
Elizabeth Ogborne (1759-1853)