Shelfmark
Fl.9.03(03)
Author
Title
A dissertation concerning the present state of the high roads of England, especially of those near London. Wherein is propos'd a new method of repairing and maintaining them. Read before the Royal Society the twenty-seventh day of January and the third day of February, 1736-7. By Robert Phillips. Illustrated with copper plates.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed: and sold by L. Gilliver and J. Clarke at Hemer's Head in Fleetstreet, and at their Shop in Westminster-Hall; J. Stephens, at the Hend and Star between the Temple-Gates in Fleetstreet; and J. Roberts in Warwick-Lane., MDCCXXXVII. [1737]
Physical description
[16], 62, [2] p., plates ; 19 cm. (8vo)
Note
Price in square brackets: (Price One Shilling and Six Pence.)
Citation/references note
ESTC, T34642
Provenance
Booklabel of Nicholas Mann, recording donation to Eton College in 1754.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th century; inboard binding; sewn; paper boards; tight spine with five raised bands; quarter cover of tanned calf with marbled paper sides; endbands; endleaves; cut red sprinkled edges.
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of pamphlets.
Copy-specific note
Ms. contents list on front endpaper: "Contents of this volume".
Subject
Roads Repairing Great Britain Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Mann, Nicholas, ? - -1753 former owner.
Added entry--name
Gilliver, Lawton bookseller.
Added entry--name
Clarke, John, 1596? - 1658 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Stephens, Jeremiah, 1591 - 1665 bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B42117