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	A Treatise [The History] of the Roman Ports and Forts in Kent. Published by James Brome, M.A. Rector of Cheriton, and Chaplain to the Cinque-Ports. To which is prefixt the life of Mr. Somner. Somner, William [1598-1669] was an English antiquarian scholar and the author of the first dictionary of the Anglo-Saxon language. (Book #ID 47169) Printed at the Theater, Oxford First Edition 1693. Oxford 1693. First edition in contemporary calf, raised bands to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains [xvi] 118, [ii] 117 [xvi] printed pages of text, engraved portrait frontispiece. Includes a Catalogue of the Lord-Wardens of the Cinque Ports. Somner's earliest work was The Antiquities of Canterbury; or a Survey of that ancient Citie, with the Suburbs and Cathedral, London, 1640, dedicated to Archbishop Laud (reissued 1662; 2nd edit, by Nicholas Batteley, London, 1703). At the suggestion of Meric Casaubon he acquired a knowledge of Anglo-Saxon, and then wrote Observations on the Laws of King Henry I, published by Roger Twysden in 1644, with a new glossary. He made collections for a history of Kent, but abandoned this undertaking; this book being a portion of the work published at Oxford in 1693 by the Rev. James Brome, with notes by Edmund Gibson, and a life of the author by White Kennett. Joints cracked, rubbing to the covers, lengthy text to the front free flypaper, paper clean and fresh with only minimal age toning to the paper edges. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£350.00 Convert currency

	A Perambulation of Kent: Conteining the Defcription, Hystorie, and Customes of that Shyre. Written in the yeere 1570 by William Lambarde of Lincolnes Inne Gent: firft publifhed in the yeere 1576 and now increafed and altered after the Authors owne laft Copie Lambarde [also Lambard], William [1536-1601] (Book #ID 15351) Imprinted at London, by Edmund Bollifant Second Edition 1596. 1596. Second edition in calf covered boards, title label and gilt embellishments between five raised bands to the spine. 8vo 7¾'' x 5¾'' xiv, 588, 6 [pp] index. Single leaf map of England, 8'' x 12'' fold-out map of Kent showing the beacons. Lambarde was an English jurist and antiquary. In 1556 he was admitted to Lincoln's Inn and in 1568 he published a collection and transcript of Saxon laws. In 1574 he founded a hospital for the poor in Greenwich. Written in 1570 and first published in 1576, the book was the first county history published in Britain, in 1581 he published a manual for justices of the peace entitled 'Eirenarcha' and in 1601 he became keeper of the Tower records. Light toning to pages, general soiling to covers with rubbing to spine edges and corners, bookplate to upper paste down. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£2950.00 Convert currency

	Villare Cantianum: or, Kent Surveyed and Illustrated. Being an exact Description of all the Parifhes, Burroughs, Villages, and other Refpective Mannors Included in the County of Kent; And, the Original and Intermedial Poffeffors of them, even until thefe Times. Drawn out of Charters, Efcheat-Rolls, Fines, and other Publick Evidences; but efpecially out of Gentlemens. Private Deeds and Muniments. To Which is Added An Hiftorical Catalogue of the High-Sheriffs of Kent: Collected by John Philipott Efq; Father to the Authour Philipott, Thomas (died 1682) [Formerly of Clare-Hall in Cambridge] and John Philipott (1589?-1645) (Book #ID 15631) London, Printed by William Godbid, and are to be fold at his Houfe over againft the Anchor Inne in Little Brittain First Edition 1659. 1659. First edition in contemporary full calf binding, re-backed after old spine, five raised bands, gilt lines, new calf and gilt title label to spine, hand-sewn headbands, new end papers and paste downs. Quarto 11¾" x 7¾" xiv, 401 [pp]. Address 'To his worthy Friend Tho Philipott Efq; Upon his Diligent Survey of the Mannors of Kent: Entituled, Villare Cantianum, by Joh. Bois of Hode Efq.' Without map. Illustration from Roman times of 9 Maritime Towns, illustration of 'The Barons of the Ports', two other illustrations. 'A Table of Addenda or Omissions' signed 'James Beecher His Book 1705'. Separate chapter on 'The Defcription of the Islands' including Elmeley [near Faversham], Graine, Hartie, Oxney, Shepey [Including 'Conftables of Quinborough Caftle'], Thanet [Including paragraphs on Sarre, Downebarton, Quekes, Weft-gate, Dandelion, Nafh-court, Dene, Hengrove, Salmefton, Dane-court, Ellington, Manfton, St. Lawrence, Minfter, and Monkton], and Stonar. Final chapter deals with 'The Etymology, Derivation, and Definition, of all the Hundreds and Parifhes mentioned in the Map of Kent, as they are derived from fome Saxon Radix'. First six pages with upper corners missing [text not affected], general toning to pages, annotation to the magins of several pages, the former bookplate of 'Oscar Boulton' to upper paste down, name to front end paper, hand-written index letter to the top of each page. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£2000.00 Convert currency

	Picturesque Kent Duncan Moul and Gibson Thompson [Sir Frederick Treves (15 February 1853 - 7 December 1923) a prominent British surgeon, and an expert in anatomy. Treves was renowned for his surgical treatment of appendicitis, and is credited with saving the life of King Edward VII in 1902. He is also widely known for his friendship with Joseph Merrick, dubbed the 'Elephant Man' for his severe deformities]. (Book #ID 109119) Published by F. E. Robinson & Co., 20 Great Russell St., Bloomsbury, London First Edition 1901. 1901. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and front cover, gilt top edge, fore and lower edges untrimmed. 8vo. 9'' x 7''. Contains 130 pp with monochrome sketch illustrations throughout. Sun slightly faded spine, marking to the cover edges, foxing to the end papers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. From the private library of Sir Frederick Treves with his coat of arms bookplate to the front paste down. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	A Perambulation of Kent: Conteining the Defcription, Hystorie, and Customes of that Shyre. Written in the yeere 1570 by William Lambarde of Lincolnes Inne Gent: firft publifhed in the yeere 1576 and now increafed and altered after the Authors owne laft Copie Lambarde, William [1536-1601] Introduction by Richard Church (Book #ID 28012) Published by Adams and Dart, 40 Gay Street, Bath, Somerset First Thus Edition 1970 [First Edition 1570]. Hard back binding in publisher's original leaf green paper cover, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9" x 6" xiv, 538 [pp] ISBN 0239000609. Single leaf map of England, portrait frontispiece. Lambarde was an English jurist and antiquary. In 1556 he was admitted to Lincoln's Inn and in 1568 he published a collection and transcript of Saxon laws. In 1574 he founded a hospital for the poor in Greenwich. Written in 1570 and first published in 1576, the book was the first county history published in Britain, in 1581 he published a manual for justices of the peace entitled 'Eirenarcha' and in 1601 he became keeper of the Tower records. Bookplate to upper paste down. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 239000609 Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£45.00 Convert currency

	The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent. Containing the Antient and Present State or it, Civil and Ecclesiastical; Collected From Public Records, and Other Authorities, Improved, Corrected, and Continued to the Present Time Volume V Hasted, Edward [1760-1855] (Book #ID 47240) Printed by W. Bristow on the Parade, Canterbury The Second Edition 1798. Volume 5. Canterbury 1798. Contemporary half-calf, marble paper covers, faded burgundy and gilt title, author lettering and volume number to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [xxxvi] 590 printed pages of text with plate of Sutton Castle to the frontispiece and 4 fold-out maps of the Hundreds, as called for, plus two additional Hundreds Maps of Eyhorne and Brenchley & Horsemonden and West Barnefield, these are referred to in Volume VI. Rubbing to the boards, bookplate removed from the front paste down, contents clean and without any foxing. We currently hold in stock 5 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£550.00 Convert currency

	A Perambulation of Kent \| Conteining the Description, Hystorie, and Customes of that Shire. Written in the yeere 1570 by William Lambarde of Lincolnes Inne, Gent \| First published in the year 1576, And now increased and altered from the Author's owne last Copie. Lambarde [also Lambard], William [1536-1601] (Book #ID 96798) Published by Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, Paternoster Row, London, 1826. 1826. Hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6''. Contains xiv, 538 pp + 32 page publisher's catalogue, with frontispiece portrait, and map of the English Heptarchy, Carde of the Beacons was omitted. Very little spotting to some page margins and verso of the frontispiece, fraying of the cloth to the spine ends and in Very Good clean and square condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£95.00 Convert currency

	A Chronicle of Kent 1250-1760 Filmer, Reginald Mead [1883-1965] (Book #ID 56454) Published by Clear Copies Ltd., 12-13 Bow Lane, London. Hard back binding in scarlet cloth cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains [xvi] 194 [xii] printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout, fold-out map. Ex-Library stock with issuing sheet removed from the front and rear free end papers, reference number stamp to the copyright page. Contents clean and sound. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£95.00 Convert currency

	A History of The Weald of Kent, with an Outline of the Early History of the County, also, a Sketch of the Physical Features of the District [3 Volumes] [Signed?] Furley, Robert and Henry B. Mackeson [Sir Charles Igglesden born 1861 - died June 26th 1949, buried in Ashford Cemetery. Grandson of William Igglesden, founder of The Kentish Express who lived at Northbrook, Canterbury Road, Ashford. The Igglesden family diversified into Estate Agency, Land Agents, Removals, and Funeral Directors, however the Igglesden name disappeared from the High Streets of East Kent during the third quarter of the twentieth century, another casualty of 1970's economic slump?]. (Book #ID 39818) Published by Henry Igglesden, 94 High Street, Ashford and John Russell Smith, 36 Soho Square, London First Edition 1871, 1874. [Three Volumes] London 1871, 1874. Two volumes bound in three first edition hard back bindings in publisher's original matching emerald green cloth covers, gilt lettering and black scroll decorations to the spines and the upper panels, different gilt vignette to each front cover, brown paper end papers, bevelled edges, three books in two volumes with volume II being in two parts. 8vo 9'' x 6''. Large fold-out maps throughout the volumes with two maps to volume I having a tear to one section, gatherings of volume II Part 2 are slightly exposed, spines not faded and with only minor bumps to the extremities, sporadic light foxing to some margins and a Very Good neat and tidy set. Volume I has an old piece of thin paper stating 'With Mr Furley's / Farley's compliments.' It looks more Farley than Furley. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£195.00 Convert currency

	Bygone Kent (Bygone England Series) Stead, Richard [Edited by Richard Stead, B.A., F.R.H.S.] (Book #ID 96801) Published by H. J. Goulden; Hull: William Andrew & Co., The Hull Press; London: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent, and Co., Limited., First Edition 1892. 1892. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, top edge gilt. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Hand written number 511 of 750 Limited Edition copies. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, [x] + 273 pp. + [1] + [16] pp. publisher's advertisements with monochrome wood engravings throughout. Ink name to the front paste down 'William H. Hammerton, 1903', hinges cracked and repaired, rubbing to the cover edges and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	In Memory of Three Thrashers, Burnt to Death in a Barn in East Kent, 1887 J. C. Rundell nee Phillips (Book #ID 42005) Printed 1888. 1888. 9'' x 6'' single sided printed card. 14 verse Poem. The original Poem having been sent to the Printers, but not reaching them, this copy printed on the anniversary in 1888, West Marsh Vicarage, priced 2d to the card. First verse 'In search of work three strangers came, In hopes to earn some bread, But now, alas, these three unknown Are numbered with the dead.' Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	Lydd and its Church Oyler, Thomas H. (Book #ID 42531) Published by H. Igglesden & Co. Ltd., High Street, Ashford First Edition 1894. London 1894. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark emerald green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼'' 52 pp. Tissue guarded frontispiece, monochrome illustrations throughout. Age darkening of the paper to the end papers, without any ownership markings, corners sharp, without any rubbing to the cloth and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£85.00 Convert currency

	A Chronicle of Kent 1250-1760 [1] Filmer, Reginald Mead [1883-1965] (Book #ID 47497) Published by Clear Copies Ltd., 12-13 Bow Lane, London. Hard back binding in library bound camel cloth cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xvi] 194 [xii] printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout, fold-out frontispiece map. Ex-Library stock with issuing sheet and bar code strip to the front free end paper, reference number to the foot of the spine. Contents clean and sound. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£125.00 Convert currency

	The Gentleman's Magazine Library; being the Classified Collection of the Chief Contents of The Gentleman's Magazine from 1731 to 1868. English Topography, Part VI Gomme, George Laurence [Edited by F. A. Milne] (Book #ID 56475) Published by Elliot Stock, 62 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1895. London 1895. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown cloth covers, gilt title to the spine, fore and and lower page edges untrimmed. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. Contains [xii] 328 printed pages of text, newspaper clippings relating to an ancient Kentish manor House in Sundridge loosely enclosed. Shallow rubs to the softened spine ends and corners, age spots to the end papers, pencil marking to the front free end paper dated 1920. Very Good condition book, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	Excursions in the County of Kent Volume I: Comprising Brief Historical and Topographical Delineations; Together with Descriptions of the Residences of the Nobility and Gentry, Remains of Antiquity, and Other Interesting Objects of Curiosity. Forming a Complete Guide for the Traveller and Tourist [1] (Book #ID 59466) Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, Paternoster-Row, London First Edition 1822. London 1822. First edition in contemporary half camel calf covers which have been rebacked, marble paper covered boards and page edges, original gilt title lettering and designs to the spine, new end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [iv] 189 printed pages of text with 50 monochrome engravings and two fold-out maps, one of Kent, the other Canterbury. Without any foxing or age toning to the paper and in Very Good clean and fresh condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£240.00 Convert currency

	Excursions in the County of Kent Volume I: Comprising Brief Historical and Topographical Delineations; Together with Descriptions of the Residences of the Nobility and Gentry, Remains of Antiquity, and Other Interesting Objects of Curiosity. Forming a Complete Guide for the Traveller and Tourist [2] (Book #ID 59467) Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, Paternoster-Row, London First Edition 1822. London 1822. First edition in contemporary full burgundy calf covers, original gilt title lettering and designs to the spine, elaborate gilt tooling to the edges of both boards, all page edges gilt. 8vo. 6½'' x 4''. Contains [iv] 216 printed pages of text with 50 monochrome engravings and two fold-out maps, one of Kent, the other Canterbury. Just a little foxing to the first map and title page, the paper remaining free of age toning and in Very Good clean and fresh condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£240.00 Convert currency

	Topographical and Statistical Description of the County of Kent To Which is Prefixed a Copious Travelling Guide, Forming a Complete County Itinerary, also a List of Markets and Fairs; And an Index Table Cooke, George Alexander (Book #ID 59468) Printed for C. Cooke, No. 17 Paternoster Row, London circa 1810. London circa 1810. Half light brown calf which has been recently rebacked, marble paper covered boards, simple maroon and gilt title label to the spine. 12 mo 6'' x 4''. Contains 359 [i] printed pages of text with fold-out frontispiece map of Kent. A little age toning of the paper to the end papers and title page, binding firm and in Very Good clean and bright condition with only minimal wear to the covers. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£300.00 Convert currency

	A Description of The Ancient Vessel Recently Found Under an Old Branch of the River Rother in Kent; With Various Conjectures Respecting Her Antiquity; Accompanied by a Lithographic Sketch of the Vessel, and the Articles Found in Her [Lithograph by G. Scharf] (Book #ID 60214) Printed for W. Mason, Strand; Vidin, Rochester; Etherington and Messers. Townsons, Chatham, London First Edition 1823. London 1823. Plain green card covers with reference number to the spine edge and copyright page. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 15 printed pages of text with 10'' x 7½'' folding monochrome lithograph frontispiece by G. Scharf from the lithographic Pref.'s, 8 Pickett Street, Stand, showing the vessel under the bed of an old branch and some of the utensils found on board. From the library of H. Martyn Mowell [once Mayor of Dover] with his personal bookplate inside the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£145.00 Convert currency

	A Catalogue of Rare or Remarkable Phaenogamous Plants, Collected in South Kent: With Descriptive Notices and Observations. Bound with The London Catalogue of British Plants Published Under the Direction of the London Botanical Exchange Club. Bound with Hand Written Notes and Drawings Smith, Gerard Edwards (Camberwell 1804 - Ockbrook (Derby) December 21, 1881) Reverend Gerard Edwards Smith (Book #ID 80788) Published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green, London, First Edition 1829. London 1829. First edition hard back binding recently rebound in dark olive green cloth covers, gilt and burgundy leather title label to the spine, tooled corners to the boards, new Victorian end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 34 [The London Catalogue] [viii] 78 printed pages of text followed by 6 hand coloured plates, 3 other hand coloured plates, and 6 monochrome plates, one of which has been started in colour. This is all followed by a hand written contemporary text book concerning the flora of Kent, magazine cuttings from The Science Gossip [1884 by W. T. Haydon], one photograph and some drawings. In Very Good clean condition with fox spotting to the tissue guarded plates. Loosely enclosed are notes and letters, one flyer from Liverpool Microscopical Society [1894]. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£250.00 Convert currency

	Camden's Britannia Kent; From the Edition of 1789 by Richard Gough Copley, Gordon J. [Annotated and Edited by] Richard Gough (Book #ID 89249) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 3 Fitzroy Square, London First Edition 1977. 1977. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt and black title block to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains [xxxiii] 96 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0091252407 Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Picturesque Kent Duncan Moul and Gibson Thompson (Book #ID 81543) Published by F. E. Robinson & Co., 20 Great Russell St., Bloomsbury, London First Edition 1901. London 1901. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and front cover, gilt top edge, fore and lower edges untrimmed. 8vo. 9'' x 7''. Contains 130 printed pages of text with monochrome sketch illustrations throughout. Sun faded spine and spine edges, marking to the cover, ghosting to the end papers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The History of Kent; From the Earliest Times to 1714 Saunders, H. W. (Book #ID 83359) Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1936. London 1936. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tan cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 30 printed pages of text with monochrome maps throughout. Spine ends creased, ghosting to the free end papers. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 20 mm piece of paper missing to the upper spine and rear gutter, shallow rubs to the corners and gutters. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Inventorium Sepulchrale: An Account of Some Antiquities Dug up at a Place Called Kingston Down, in the Parish of Kingston, in the County of Kent, in the Years 1767, 1771, 1772, and 1773 Faussett, The Reverend Bryan [Edited From the Original Manuscript in the Possession of Joseph Mayer, with Notes and an Introduction by Charles Roach Smith] (Book #ID 85530) Published by circa 1970 Facsimile edition. 1970. Hard back binding in blue cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the front cover. Quarto 10½'' x 8''. Contains pages 34-94 from the original book published and printed for subscribers only in 1856. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition acetate dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Furley's History of The Weald of Kent, with an Outline of the Early History of the County \| Also, a Sketch of the Physical Features of the District by Henry B. Mackeson, F.G.S. [3 Volumes Complete] Signed Furley, Robert (1809-1887) and Henry B. Mackeson [Sir Charles Igglesden born 1861 - died June 26th 1949, buried in Ashford Cemetery. Grandson of William Igglesden, founder of The Kentish Express who lived at Northbrook, Canterbury Road, Ashford. The Igglesden family diversified into Estate Agency, Land Agents, Removals, and Funeral Directors, however the Igglesden name disappeared from the High Streets of East Kent during the third quarter of the twentieth century, another casualty of 1970's economic slump?]. (Book #ID 92196) Published by Henry Igglesden, 94 High Street, Ashford and John Russell Smith, 36 Soho Square, London First Edition 1871, 1874. [Three Volumes] 1871 - 1874. Uniform matching. Two volumes bound in three first edition hard back bindings in publisher's original matching emerald green cloth covers, gilt lettering and black scroll decorations to the spines and the upper panels, different gilt vignette to each front cover, brown paper end papers, bevelled edges, three books in two volumes with volume II being in two parts. 8vo 9'' x 6''. Large fold-out maps throughout the volumes. Rebacked preserving the original spines and new corners which has now made the set very stout when handling them, without any of the usual foxing, new end papers. Dedication from the author to the top of the title page to volume I 'Lucy Crecy / Curry? from the Author.' Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£195.00 Convert currency

	A Perambulation of Kent: Conteining the Defcription, Hystorie, and Customes of that Shyre. Written in the yeere 1570 by William Lambarde of Lincolnes Inne Gent: firft publifhed in the yeere 1576 and now increafed and altered after the Authors owne laft Copie Lambarde [also Lambard], William [1536-1601] (Book #ID 93272) Imprinted at London, by Edmund Bollifant Second Edition 1596. 1596. Second edition recently rebound in full mahogany calf covered boards, five raised bands to the spine with gilt and morocco title label, simple blind tooling to the front and rear boards. 8vo 7¾'' x 5¾''. 588, 6 [pp] index. Both maps missing [single leaf map of England, and 8'' x 12'' fold-out map of Kent showing the beacons], now replaced with facsimiles on handmade paper, new end papers (Griffen Mill). Title page and first 14 leaves missing, facsimiles from a second edition bound-in. Lambarde was an English jurist and antiquary. In 1556 he was admitted to Lincoln's Inn and in 1568 he published a collection and transcript of Saxon laws. In 1574 he founded a hospital for the poor in Greenwich. Written in 1570 and first published in 1576, the book was the first county history published in Britain, in 1581 he published a manual for justices of the peace entitled 'Eirenarcha' and in 1601 he became keeper of the Tower records. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£995.00 Convert currency

	A Perambulation of Kent: Conteining the Defcription, Hystorie, and Customes of that Shyre. Written in the yeere 1570 by William Lambarde of Lincolnes Inne Gent: firft publifhed in the yeere 1576 and now increafed and altered after the Authors owne laft Copie Lambarde [also Lambard], William [1536-1601] (Book #ID 93273) Printed by R. Hodgkinsonne, for D. Pakeman, living at the Rainbow in Fleetstreet, neer the inner Temple Gate, London Third Edition Corrected and Enlarged 1656. 1656. Third edition rebacked saving the orignal calf covered boards, simple title label and gilt to the spine. 8vo 6½'' x 4½''. Original end papers saved. Contains xiv, 656 pp + 24 pp. Decorated by headpiece vignettes and initials, the 'Carde of the Beacons' was omitted although there is a catchword for it on p. 68. Lambarde was an English jurist and antiquary. In 1556 he was admitted to Lincoln's Inn and in 1568 he published a collection and transcript of Saxon laws. In 1574 he founded a hospital for the poor in Greenwich. Written in 1570 and first published in 1576, the book was the first county history published in Britain, in 1581 he published a manual for justices of the peace entitled 'Eirenarcha' and in 1601 he became keeper of the Tower records. Light toning to page margins, name to the top of the title page Mrs. Henley Docking. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£1150.00 Convert currency

	Kent Characters; Wacky, Weird and Wonderful [Signed] McCooey, Chris (Book #ID 111760) Published by JAK Books First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition in publisher's original flat backed spine archive photographic illustrated aqua card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains 187 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'For Nicholas, Wacky? Weird? Wonderful? Your Mum tells me you are all three! All best fishes [sic] Chris McCooey'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0952349159 Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Kent 1800-1899 \| A Chronicle of the Nineteenth Century Ogley, Bob (Book #ID 111936) Published by Froglets Publications Ltd., Brasted Chart, Westerham, Kent First Edition 2003. 2003. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 256 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £18.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the KENT [Antiquarian] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

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