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 products; 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 a map of Portugal and some parts of Spain. By a gentleman who resided there some years.
John Stevens (d.1726)
Category
Books
Date
1713
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
NT 3205290
Summary
Bibliographic description
[12],317,[1]p.,plate : map ; 8vo. Provenance: eighteenth-century sepia crest bookplate with motto: Nil deperandum. Thomas Anson Esqr. Shugborough [i.e. Thomas Anson, of Shugbrough (1695-1773)]; pasted over eighteenth-century early armorial bookplate of Richard Banner [Banner (b. 1696) of Little Aston Hall, sold library to Thomas Anson in about 1745]. Inscribed on free endpaper: "AH. gave for ith SE. 1714"[?]. Binding: eighteenth-century panelled sheep; five raised bands. Remnants of red wax seals, rear pastedown.
Makers and roles
John Stevens (d.1726)