1713 The Northern Atalantis or York Spy Captain Bland York Limited Ed

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Northern Atalnatis: Or, York Spy. Displaying The Secret Intrigues and Adventures of the Yorkshire Gentry; more particularly the Amours of Melissa. With A Description of the Ancient and Famous City of York, and what is most Remarkable therein, viz. The Minster, Round-Tower, Castle, King's Palace &c. Also the Celebrated Story of the Fryar and the Nun, occasion'd by a Piece of Carv'd Work in the Chapter-House. [Captain Bland] 1713 A. Baldwin : London 9" by 6" 70pp SUMMARY A limited edition copy reprint copy of 'The Northern Atalantis of York Spy' a scarce parody work from the eighteenth century. Limited Edition,Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A limited edition reprint, of which there are only 250 standard and 6 large copies. This is a standard copy of the work and is out of series. Though published anonymously, the work have been attributed to Captain Bland, a writer known for his parodies and imitations. A scarce work of of local interest which discussing the city of York and its notable landmarks including the Minster and Round table. Interspersed throughout at text are numerous poetical works. A unusual and scarce work. CONDITION In a quarter vellum binding with paper covered boards and rough cut pages. Externally, sound. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine, and also the extremities. Rubbing to the spine, with a small amount of loss to the spine label. Small crack to the head of the front joint. Handling marks and spotting to the spine and also to the front and rear boards. Cockling to the front pastedown, and heavy offsetting to the front and rear endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Page are clean with light age toning. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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