Introduction to the original delineations, topographical, historical, and descriptive, intituled the beauties of England and Wales. . Comprising observations on the history and antiquities of the Britons; the Romans in Britain; the Anglo-Saxons; the Anglo-Danes; and the Anglo-Normans: together with remarks on the progress of ecclesiastical, military, and domestic architecture in succeeding ages. By J. Norris Brewer.
James Norris Brewer (fl.1799-1829)
Category
Books
Date
1818
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 3142204
Summary
Bibliographic description
xl,676p., [2] folded plates . maps . 8vo.. Bound and shelved uniformly with the Beauties of England and Wales (1801-1816); the Beauties of Scotland (1805-08) and the Beauties of Ireland (1825). Provenance: Bookplate: "Virtute Gloria Parta" "Robert Napier" [possibly Field Marshal Robert Cornelis Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala (1810-1890)]. Binding: Nineteenth-century full red grained leather binding; recessed cords; spine gilt decorated and lettered: "England and Wales Introduction".
Makers and roles
James Norris Brewer (fl.1799-1829)