The history and antiquities of Shrewsbury : from its first foundation to the present time. Containing, a recital of occurrences and remarkable events, for above twelve hundred years. With an appendix, containing several particulars relative to castles, monasteries, &c. in Shropshire. By T. Phillips.

The history and antiquities of Shrewsbury : from its first foundation to the present time. Containing, a recital of occurrences and remarkable events, for above twelve hundred years. With an appendix, containing several particulars relative to castles, monasteries, &c. in Shropshire. By T. Phillips.

Shrewsbury : Printed and sold by T. Wood: sold also by G. Robinson, bookseller, London, 1779.

244,[2]p.,table,plates ; (4to)

With a list of subscribers and a final leaf bearing errata and directions to the binder "for placing the cuts, &c.": at foot of this leaf is the announcement that "subscribers who wish to have the plates, and have not subscribed for them, may be accomodated .. by applying to the printer, within three months from the publication hereof".

"This book was to a large extent, the work of a Mr. [James] Bowen of Halston Shropshire" (DNB).

English short title catalogue (ESTC), T144795

Great Britain -- England.

157- 036q

Imperfect: lacking plates. With 1 folded table. Manuscript note on p. 209. Sig.P foxed, and U1 (p. 141-142) torn, affecting text. Bd. w.: Hulbert, C. The history...of the county of Salop. Providence Grove, 1837, and A correct list of the electors...for the borough of Shrewsbury...[Shrewsbury, 1852]. Calf binding; marbled end-papers. Provenance: inscription on verso of last leaf: "John Edwards"; bought by the Folger from B. Halliday, 28 April 1956, cat. 274:887