The Church Bells of Somerset, to which is added an Olla Podrida of Bell matters of general interest.
Book Description
Printed for the author by William Pollard, Exeter, 1875, 1st edition. Later full leather binding (by Stoakley, late Hawes). Five raised bands to spine, gilt lettering and decoration to spine. Double ruled borders with decoration to corners to front and rear boards. Teg. 11.25ins x 8.25ins, marbled endpapers, x, (ii), 148pp, 14pp plates. Some illustrations within the text. Two errata slips tipped-in. Main text is an alphabetical listing of villages and towns comprising 516 entries with a list of the bells in the church and, where known, who cast them and the date. The Somserset section finishes at page 100. The last 48 pages are the Olla Podrida (Hodgepot) of bell related matters. Occasional light foxing. Armorial bookplate to front pastedown. Overall VG.
Dealer Notes
stock no: 50727
Author
Ellacombe, Rev. Henry Thomas
Date
1875
Binding
Full Leather
Publisher
Printed for the author
Condition
VG
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