1820 A Description of an Ancient Drawing Ireland Scarce Monck Mason

Description: Click here to see our other books! A Description of an Ancient Drawing in the Red Book of the Exchequer in Ireland H. Jos. Monck Mason 1820 Daniel Graisberry : Dublin 11" by 9" 6pp SUMMARY A scarce description of a thirteenth century manuscript illustration, smartly bound. Illustrated,Scarce Overall Condition: Near Fine 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 The Red Book of the Exchequer is a thirteenth century manuscript, now held at the National Archives, Kew. It is an important record in British history, consisting of three hundred and forty-five leaves. The contents of the Red Book were published in detail by Joseph Hunter in 1838, making this an early examination of the work.Written by Henry Joseph Monck Mason (1778-1858), an Irish writer whose works include 'The Life of William Bedell'. 'Essay on the Antiquity and Constitution of Parliaments in Ireland' and an Irish-language version of the 'Book of Common Prayer'.Illustrated with a facsimile of the drawing in question.Comprising four leaves of text and one sketch of the work.A scarce work. CONDITION In a full cloth binding. Externally lovely. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age-toned with the odd spot. Overall Condition: Near Fine 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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