1860 Britannia Antiquissima Antiquarian History Book Druids Cimmerian Philology

1860 Britannia Antiquissima Antiquarian History Book Druids Cimmerian Philology

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1860 Britannia Antiquissima Antiquarian History Book Druids Cimmerian Philology

Britannia Antiquissima; or, A Key To The Philology Of History (Sacred and Profane)
By John Jones Thomas (Late Her Majestys Inspector Of Denominational Schools - Colony Of Victoria)
Published by Henry Tolman Dwight: Melbourne 1860 1st Edition

A somewhat scarce and valuable reference on the Philology of History - the structure, historical development and relationship of languages. Includes discussion of the Druids, Bardic tradition, Welsh Runes etc. It was published in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1860. Last page notes this book as being "Volume 1". Research indicates that further volumes were planned but didn't eventuate. Considering the author is noted as "late", it would seem obvious as to why. Includes 2 plates as published.

Provenance is very interesting on this copy. It includes an inscription with the author's regards to a "...... MacKenzie Esq" - possibly from the hand of the author but just as possible it was written by a secretary on behalf of. Also contains two signatures of a "Charles ........" from 1864. The book was inscribed to Sir Henry Barkly, Governor of the Colony Of Victoria from 1856 to 1863.

General wear, fading and some minor damage to covers and spine as shown. Binding is excellent with no loose pages and firm, secure covers. Pages are typically clean with subtle age toning. There is some damage on pages 32/33 where it looks like a drop of candle wax fell and then stuck to the facing page (see photos). Both plates are present. Please refer to description below for provenance/inscription notes. Good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 22.5cm x 14cm x 2cm - 216 Pages + 4 Pages Of Publishers Advertising

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Original Bindings, Provenance
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear, fading and some minor damage to covers and spine as shown. Binding is excellent with no loose pages and firm, secure covers. Pages are typically clean with subtle age toning. There is some damage on pages 32/33 where it looks like a drop of candle wax fell and then stuck to the facing page (see photos). Both plates are present. Please refer to description below for provenance/inscription notes. Good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: John Jones Thomas
Publisher: Henry Tolman Dwight: Melbourne
Year Printed: 1860
Sub-subject: Philology