William Mavor — A New Description of Blenheim

Oxford, H. Slatter, c1820. Hardback. A topographical guide to Blenheim, the seat of the Duke of Marlborough, including the original folding map. A fascinating topographical guide to Blenheim, the seat of The Duke of Marlborough. Including a full description of the paintings, tapestry, and furniture, as well as a narration of the gardens and park. Also containing an itinerary of The Roman Villa, near Northleigh. Blenheim Palace is a large country house in Oxfordshire, and is the only non-royal, non-episcopal residence in England to hold the title 'palace&apos. It is most well-known for being the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill in 1874. The eleventh edition of this work. This work was written by William Mavor, a Scottish teacher and priest.Including a folding map of Blenheim. Collated, and lacking the six illustrated places that usually accompany this work.Containing a loosely inserted pamphlet guide to Blenheim and Woodstock, dated circa 1910. In the original paper covered boards. Externally, shelf wear to the boards and bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Scattered spotting to the pages, more prominent to the first and last few pages, and to the folding map. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .