Thomas Dunham Whitaker; Ralph Thoresby — Ducatus Leodiensi; Loidis and Elmete

Leeds; Wakefield, T. Davison; Robinson, Son, ans Holdsworth; John Hurst, 1816. Leather. Two beautifully illustrated and engraved historical topographical works on the town and parish of Leeds and the vales of Aredale, Wharfdale, and Calder. The second edition of this two volume historical work examining the history of Leeds and the surrounding region. Complete in two volumes.Volume I is 'Ducatis Leodiensis: Or, the Topography of the Ancient and Populus Town and Parish of Leed' by Antiquarian Ralph Thoresby.Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece and ten plates, with further pedigrees. Collated, complete.Volume II is 'Loidis and Elmete: Or, An Attempt to Illustrate the Districts Described in those Words by Bede', the work of English clergyman and topographer Thomas Dunham Whitaker.A historical and topographical account focusing on the areas of Leeds (historically known as Loidis) and the region of Elmet (Elmete) in West Yorkshire, England.Illustrated with a seventeen pedigrees - some folding - and fifty-three plates, two of which are hand coloured. Collated, complete.The work provides detailed descriptions of the landscape, historical events, notable families, and architectural landmarks within the region. It serves as an important historical document, offering insights into the local history, culture, and significant developments of these areas from ancient times up to Whitaker's contemporary period. In half straight grain morocco bindings, with marbled paper covered boards. Significant rubbing to joints, back strip heads and tails, and board perimeters. Joint heads of volume I starting, with front board just a touch tender. Volume II hinge heads and tails starting. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with handling marks throughout each volume, with foxing to pages facing plates, and with further significant foxing throughout volume II. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .