Author: [Domesday Book] Kelham, Robert:

Title: Domesday Book Illustrated: containing an account of that antient record; as also, of the tenants in capite or serjanty therein mentioned : and a translation of the difficult passages, with occasional notes, an explanation of the terms, abbreviations, and names of foreign abbie

Publication: London: Printed by John Nichols For Edward Brooke, 1788.

Description: 8vo., pp. viii 399 [i]. With half-title and errata leaf. Text in English with some Latin. Faint blotchy foxing throughout, some leaves a little toned. Contemporary tan calf, spine gilt ruled with raised bands and red morocco title label neatly rebacked with original spine retained. Plain gilt borders, edges sprinkled brown. Spine a bit creased, small stain (ink?) To upper board, corners a bit rubbed, endpapers toned, very good. Armorial bookplate of Ramsey Abbey, recent bookplate of Josceline Grove and two booksellers' tipped-in catalogue entries to front endpapers.

This companion to the Domesday Book was compiled by the antiquary Robert Kelham (1717-1808). Kelham also produced a Norman dictionary.

Bibliography: ESTC T96453; Upcott p.xvi

Reference Number: [54572]

Price: £250

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