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BICKHAM, George (d. 1769). The British Monarchy: Or, a new chorographical description of all the dominians subject to the King of Great Britain. London: G. Bickham, 1749.
2o (309 x 193 mm). Engraved frontispiece by George Bickham, after a drawing by Gravelot, title-page and 192 engraved plates, including 2 double-pages (map and preliminary lined on verso). Late 19th century marbled calf gilt, red leather label, gilt edges.
Sabin 5222 (title dated 1748; and noting some copies dated 1749).
2o (309 x 193 mm). Engraved frontispiece by George Bickham, after a drawing by Gravelot, title-page and 192 engraved plates, including 2 double-pages (map and preliminary lined on verso). Late 19th century marbled calf gilt, red leather label, gilt edges.
Sabin 5222 (title dated 1748; and noting some copies dated 1749).