History of the Ancient Noble Family of Marmyun: Their Singular Office of King's Champion, by the Tenure of the Baronial Manor of Scrivelsby, in the County of Lincoln (1817)
History of the Ancient Noble Family of Marmyun: Their Singular Office of King's Champion, by the Tenure of the Baronial Manor of Scrivelsby, in the County of Lincoln (1817)
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Unamed. Very Good Indeed. A fascinating first edition copy of this work of British history and genealogy written by Thomas Christopher Banks. The first edition. Complete with five folding plates and five folding tables. Thomas Christopher Banks was a British genealogist and lawyer, known for assisting several claimants to dormant peerages based on loose and tenuous evidence. Banks was also known for fabricating pedigrees to support these claims. This work served as evidence in the case of Lewis Dymoke on his claim to the Barony of Marmion. Rebound in a cloth binding. Externally, in excellent condition with just some light marks to the boards. Exeter City Library bookplate to the front pastedown. No library markings. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright with scattered spotting throughout. Folding plates have been professionally restored and reinforced. Ink signature and blind stamp to title page. Very Good Indeed.
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