Book Description

Written by Simon Gunton - prebendary of the church and set forth by Symon Patrick D.D. Now Dean of the same. Large quarto size (approx 30 x 20cm ) Contains plates to the frontis , page 23 (fold-out with approx 5 cm split.) , page 243 monument to the slain Abbot and Monks, page 280 seals, page 334 old altar piece. Numerous charters granted by various Kings of the realm through history are also reproduced the whole giving a good history of the ( now) city of Peterborough.
Dealer Notes
The recent spine has been nicely accomplished with 5 raised bands and decorated panels . Inner hinges strengthened sympathetically.
A nice clean solidly bound book of immense value to the local historian or student of church and town history .
Author Simon Gunton
Date 1686
Binding Full original leather with recent spine and corners
Publisher Richard Chilwell at the rose & crown in St. Paul’s Church-Yard.
Illustrator Illustrated with plates ( one of which folds-out)
Condition Very good
Pages 348

Price: £495.00

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