Glossarium antiquitatum Britannicarum

FIRST EDITION TEXT IN LATIN 8vo. (approx. 19.5 x 12.5cm) contemporary full calf with raised bands, title label, gilt to spine. pp. [6], xiv, [4], 277, [27]; engraved frontispiece portrait by George Vertue. Many typographical embellishments throughout. Eduardi Luidii's [Edward Lhuyd] appendix on the signification of British place names, Index and List of Subscribers at rear. Some small ink names and dates (including "St. Pauls Sept. the 17th 1719") to front endpapers. Internally tight and bright. Small areas of damage to binding. Overall a Good Copy.