1798 Scarce First Edition bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe - A List of the Principal Castles and Monasteries in Great Britain.
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(Description)
Author: James Moore, Esq.
Title: A List of the Principal Castles and Monasteries in Great Britain.
Publisher: London, Messrs. Egerton, 1798. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 9" X 6".
Pages: 94 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine, half morocco leather binding finely bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, toning and light staining to title page - as shown, marginal handwritten notes on two pages - as shown, nice ex-libris of W.A. Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey).
Illustrations: Complete with the nice title and last page vignettes.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies for sale worldwide).
The book: A List of the Principal Castles and Monasteries in Great Britain (1798) by James Moore, Esq., is a scarce first edition that offers a comprehensive catalog of the country's historical architecture. This guide serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of British history, architecture, and heritage. The binding by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship in bookbinding, adds significant value and beauty to this volume. The upper edge gilt and the preservation of the book's content in very good condition, despite some toning and marginal notes, highlight the care taken in its conservation. The vignettes on the title and last page provide a visual enhancement to Moore's detailed listings, making this edition a rare and desirable item for collectors of British historical and architectural references.
The previous owner: Hailing from the esteemed collection of William Foyle (1883-1963), a titan among 20th-century booksellers. In 1943, he acquired Beeleigh Abbey, a historic medieval monastery, transforming it into a sanctuary for his magnificent personal library. This library boasted an unparalleled collection of manuscripts and volumes spanning English history and literature, as well as European and global historical narratives and explorations. These treasures were nestled within the Abbey's picturesque former monastic dormitory, each proudly bearing a leather bookplate marked W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey.