Description: 1737 MEDIEVAL England Illustrated Domesday Book Maps DRAGONS Hearne FAMED Ectypa Thomas Hearne was an early 18th-century English scholar known for his editions of medieval chronicles. His most important works, however, were those that focused on the history of England, such as the lives of kings, and political feuds between Scotland and England. One such work was his “Ectypa varia” – a collection of engravings illustrating British history. The illustrations include portraits, city and town views, coins and medals, pottery and art, architecture and buildings, and so much more. Notable illustrations include:· Ancient Greek and Roman coins; Moroccan and Turkish coins· Edward the Confessor’s Chapel· Abbreviated text from the Domesday Book· Benedictine monks and cathedralso Grimbaldo Glastonbury Abby· 17th-century discoveries of buried gravestones inside Queen’s Arms Tavern in St Martin’s· Buildings and colleges of Oxford University· Ancient maps and manuscript examples· Medieval artwork depicting dragons!· Rubric of ancient British alphabet Item number: #24771Price: $950 HEARNE, Thomas Ectypa varia ad historiam britannicam illustrandam aere olim insculpta studio et curâ antiquarij fidelissimi & indefessi Oxford 1737. First edition. Details: · Collation: Complete with all pageso 47 engraved plates· Language: English· References: Simons, From Medieval to Medievalism; Letellier, The English Novel, 1700-1740: An annotated bibliography. · Binding: Leather; tight and secure· Size: ~13.25in X 11.25in (33.5cm x 28.5cm)· Very rare and desirable Our Guarantee:Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 24771
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Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: Oxford
Signed: No
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1737
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Original/Reproduction: Original
Author: HEARNE, Thomas
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Region: Europe
Topic: Medieval
