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1 NEWCOME.The Reverend PETER.; . THE HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT AND ROYAL FOUNDATION,CALLED THE ABBEY OF ST.ALBAN. In the county of Hertford,from the founding therfof,in 793,to its dissolution,in 1539.Exhibiting the life of each Abbot,and the principal events relating to the Monastery,during his rule and government.Extracted from the most faithful authorities and records,both printed and manuscript.With plates and a new map of the county. Printed for the author by J.Nichols.London.,1795  SECOND EDITION.4to.(11 x 8.7 inches).Illustrated with copper engraved frontis,two fold out plans,and a large fold out hand coloured map of Hertford.Page edges with very light stain,frontis more heavily stained,again just to mergins.Contemporary full brown calf.Boards with gilt double twist borders.Spine ruled & decorated in gilt.Red title label,gilt.The book has been expertly rebacked with the original spine laid down.Overall a near very good copy.:  Price: 185.00 GBP Add to Shopping Cart