A Corner Of Kent;.
Bound in the original green cloth, gilt; which has been neatly re-cased and the endpapers have been renewed. A very good example, occasional foxing on the litho plates as usual, but a cleaner than average.
£150.00
Publisher
Robert Hardwicke, London.,
Date
1864
Synopsis
Or some account of the parish of ash-next-sandwich, its historical sites and existing antiquities.
Item Description
xxiii + 413 pp. with 13 lithographic plates, and wood engravings in text.
Notes
A scarce item. A fine copy of this definitive account of the history of Ash.
James Robinson Planché (27 February 1796 – 30 May 1880) was a British dramatist, antiquary and officer of arms. Over a period of approximately 60 years he wrote, adapted, or collaborated on 176 plays in a wide range of genres. Planché was responsible for introducing historically accurate costume into nineteenth century British theatre, and subsequently became an acknowledged expert on historical costume, publishing a number of works on the topic. Planché's interest in historical costume led to other antiquarian research, including heraldry and genealogy. In both fields he became an acknowledged expert. Ash was lucky to have such a distinguished author with an interest in the Village.
[Stock No. 20436]
Subjects
19th Century • British • East Kent • First Edition • History • Kent • Social History • Thanet • Topography • Towns • Uk • Village Histories • Villages