The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of Canterbury, and the once-adjoining monastery: containing, an account of its first establishment, building, reedifications, repairs, endowments, benefactions, chapels, altars, shrines, reliques, chauntries, obiits, ornaments, books, jewels, plate, vestments; before the dissolution of the monastery: and the manner of its dissolution. A survey of the present church and cloysters, monuments, and inscriptions, with other things remarkable: which, with the several prospects of the church, are engraved by the best hands. The lives of the archbishops, priors, &c. of Christ-church: with an account of learned men there flourishing in their several times. An appendix of ancient charters and writings relating to the church and monastery. A catalogue of the church-wealth in prior Estrey's time. An ancient Saxon obituary and a large one continu'd thence downward. By the Reverend Mr. J. Dart.
Published / Created:
London, Printed and sold by J. Cole, [etc.], 1726.
Physical Description:
2 p. l., ix, 204, lvi p. illus., plates (part. fold.), coats of arms, plan. 41 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
British Art Center has 2 different issues. Copy 1 has imprint: London : Printed and sold by J. Cole ..., and J. Hoddle ..., 1726. Copy 2 has imprint: London : Printed and sold by J. Cole ..., J. Hoddle ..., J. Smith ... , and A. Johnson ..., 1726. Plate 9 (engraved list of subscribers and their coats of arms) also differs.
Subject Terms:
Hunnewell, James Frothingham, 1832–1910 -- Bookplate. | Dogmersfield Library -- Bookplate. | Johns, Samuel -- Autograph. | Canterbury Cathedral. | Christ Church Priory (Canterbury, England) | Cole, J. -- Publisher. | Hoddle, J. -- Publisher. | Smith, J. -- Publisher. | Johnson, A. -- Publisher.