317 - 1726 FIRMA BURGI, CITIES, TOWNS AND BUROUGHS OF ENGLAND, THOMAS MADOX

1726 FIRMA BURGI, CITIES, TOWNS AND BUROUGHS OF ENGLAND, THOMAS MADOX 'Firma Burgi, or an Historical Essay Concerning the Cities, Towns and Buroughs of England', is a comprehensive analysis of the municipal history of England, composed by Thomas Madox (1666-1727), the Historiographer Royal to King George I, to whom this book is dedicated. Includes subscriber's list, as well as engraved titles, initials, and decorations throughout, the title vignette being engraved by John Clark, and the dedication headpiece being engraved by George Vertue, after a painting by Giuseppe Grisoni. Published in 1726, printed in London by William Bowyer and sold by Robert Gosling. Dimensions: 16 1/8 x 10 in., (41 x 24.4 cm.) Condition: Fine modern rebinding. Damp stains and foxing throughout, little to no effect to text. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.