Firma Burgi, or an Historical Essay concerning the Cities, Towns and Buroughs of England. Taken from Records
London: Printed by William Bowyer and sold by Robert Gosling, 1726. First edition. Hardcover. Folio (15 3/4 x 10"). [20], 297, [31]pp. Contemporary full calf, rebacked. Gold lettering and ruling to spine. Raised bands. Title vignette engraved by John Clark. Dedication headpiece engraved by George Vertue, after a painting by Giuseppe Grisoni. Decorative head-, tailpieces and initials.
Written by a remarkable 18th-century scholar, Thomas Madox's "Firma Burgi" is a study of early municipal history in England.
Binding heavily rubbed. Binding in overall fair to good-, interior in very good condition. g- to vg. Item #42853
About the author: 'Thomas Madox (1666-1727) was a legal antiquary and historian, known for his publication and discussion of medieval records and charters; and in particular for his "History of the Exchequer," tracing the administration and records of that branch of the state from the Norman Conquest to the time of Edward II. It became a standard work for the study of English medieval history. Thomas Madox held the office of historiographer royal from 1708 until his death.' (From Wikipedia).
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