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HUTCHINS, John (1698-1773). The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset ... corrected, augmented and improved by Richard Gough and John-Bowyer Nichols. London: by John Nichols, 1796-1815. 4 volumes, 2° (475 x 280mm). Fine double-page mezzotint portrait, 15 folding maps and plans, some folding, 157 plates including a few aquatints, some double-page or folding, 13 plates of shells on 11 sheets, 5 plates of coins and tokens, 18 folding printed genealogical tables, several engravings in the text. (One table slightly defective.) 19th-century maroon morocco, spines brightly gilt in compartments, ornate rococo border round sides, gilt edges, each volume with a red leather chemise (chemises worn). Second edition. Upcott I, pp.180-194. (4)