Caernarvonshire. A Sketch of Its History, Antiquities, Mountains and Productions.. [OWEN Nicholas] 1752-1811 Publisher: J Debrett Publish Year: 1792 Publish Place: London: 10 Southampton St, Strand Illustrator: Unknown Category: Miscellaneous, Foreign Travel, Antiquarian Book, History, Reference Book No: 006473 Status: For Sale Book Condition: Very Good Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall Jacket Condition: Unknown Binding: Hardcover Book Type: Unknown Edition: First Edition Inscription: Unknown £80 Add to Basket Ask a question Refer to a friend Additional information 1792, VG, 1st ed. In modern half red cloth over orange marbled boards. Spine, gilt titles. Internally, [3], (vi-vii), [1], [1], 2- 127pp, [1] adverts, lacks the half title, new endpapers, Has an interesting list of the Bishops of Bangor and another list of the Rectories, Vicarages and Chapels in the County of Caernarvon, with their dedications, Saint days and Patrons. A genuine rarity! (12mo, 122*177 mm). (Anderson 345. ESTC T93147). Title continues: Intended as a pocket companion to those who make the tour of that County. Owen, Church of England clergyman and antiquary, was a stubborn and cantankerous character, & was severely reprimanded by Lord Bulkeley and had to make a public apology to the bishop of Bangor! ODNB.
