An historical account of Guernsey, from its first settlement before the Norman conquest to the present time. Giving a particular and entertaining Description of the Island, its Produce, Trade, Laws, Revenues, Privileges, Religion, and Government in general. To which is added, some proper remarks on Jersey, and the other islands belonging to the crown of Great Britain on the French coast. The whole interspersed with many New and Interesting Observations worthy of Public Notice. Dedicated to the Righ Hon. Sir John Ligonier, Governor of Guernsey, &c. By Thomas Dicey, Gent.
Thomas Dicey
Category
Books
Date
1751
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Wightwick Manor, West Midlands
NT 3232382
Summary
Bibliographic description
[2],4,xxiv,[18],12,[1],20-220p. ; 12mo. Imperfect: with dedication pages i-xiv, but without list of subscribers. Bookseller's ticket: Edward Baker … Birningham. Provenance: top corner cut from title page. Binding: eighteenth-century calf; double gilt fillet borders; rebacked (late nineteenth or early twentieth-century).
Makers and roles
Thomas Dicey