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The noted publisher Pierre Van der Aa dedicated this work on Great Britain to Queen Anne. In the ensuing years he published similar works of Italy, Spain and Portugal, Rome and Switzerland. Of the author, Beeverall, nothing is known beyond this work. The text is drawn from the earlier works of Camden, Speed and Chamberlayne. First published in 1707 this second edition is greatly expanded and updated. Despite many images being derived from earlier published works they are by no means slavish copies. Many bear additional decoration of features. Adams 20; Brunet 1735; Lowndes 146; Upcott XXIV.
BEEVERELL, James
Les Delices de la Grand Bretagne et de l'Irlande
Pierre Van der Aa, Leiden, 1727
Eight octavo volumes (160 x 110 mm.), full contemporary calf, very ornate gilt spines with raised bands and calf titles. A couple of joints cracked, otherwise fine. With approximately 240 fine engraved plates.
Stock number: 1950
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