B25121
Shelfmark
Sa1.2.16
Author
Watson, John
Title
The history and antiquities of the parish of Halifax, in Yorkshire. Illustrated with copper-plates. By the Reverend John Watson, M.A. Rector of Stockport, in Cheshire, and F.S.A.
Varying form of title
History of Halifax
Publication, distribution, etc.
London :, Printed for T. Lowndes, in Fleet-Street,, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Physical description
[4], 764, [10]p plates :, port. ;, 27cm. (4to).
Note
Previously: AZ.2.10.
Note
With an index.
Note
The verso of the second leaf of preliminaries is numbered vi.
Citation/references note
ESTC T145489
Provenance
Book-labels of John Hely-Hutchinson, recording donation to Eton College in 1950.
Provenance
Bought at sale of the library of Ernest Marchetti (Sotheby's lot 165 28.6.1948, entry from sale catalogue pasted onto flyleaf).
Binding
18th century Etruscan style binding by Edwards of Halifax. Centre panel inlaid with tree calf; gilt; fore-edge painting (S.E. view of Halifax); five raised bands; spine title: "History of Halifax"; in box.
Subject
Halifax (Place), History, Early works to 1800.
Subject
Halifax (Place), Biography, Early works to 1800.
Subject
Halifax (Place), Genealogy, Early works to 1800.
Subject
West Yorkshire (Place), Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Lowndes, Thomas, printer.
Added entry--name
Hely-Hutchinson, J. W, (John Walter), former owner.
Added entry--name
Marchetti, Ernest, former owner.
Added entry--name
Edwards, of Halifax,, binder.
Added entry--place
England, London.
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