Oil Paintings, Watercolours, Prints, Miniatures and Books including 20th Century Art - 17th June 2009

Lot 25

Halifax. Watson (John). The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Halifax in Yorkshire

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £30

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Description

Halifax. Watson (John). The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Halifax in Yorkshire, engraved frontispiece portrait, 9 plates, including 4 double-page, one additional lithographed tipped-in, additional small engravings pasted on to versos of some plates, ownership signature of William Priestley on the title, numerous annotations and 2 leaves of manuscript notes at end, occasional foxing, contemporary diced russia, corners knocked, rebacked, 4to, 1775 - and 3 others relating to Halifax including Halifax and its Gibbet Law and 2 auction catalogues from the 1920s, one in poor condition. (6)