Reverend Richard Polwhele — The History of Devonshire

London, Cadell, Johnson, and Dilly, 1797 . First edition. Paperback. The scarce first edition of this topographical study of Devonshire from the late eighteenth century. Scarce first edition of The History of Devonshire by Reverend Richard Polwhele.In re-backed cloth backed paper wrap. Complete in three volumes, this is volume one only. With 179 complete pages.Contents include topics such as The First Settlements, The Roman-British period, and The Period of Rebellion and Restoration. Richard Polwhele was a Cornish clergyman and historian. He also wrote vast amounts of poetry. In In re-backed cloth backed paper wrap. Externally, smart. There is bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. There is some wear to the spine and the boards. The hinges are starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the occasional spot. Good . Ill.: None. Good .