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First Edition Book: The Antiquities of Canterbury Cathedral by W Somner C.1640
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First Edition Book: The Antiquities of Canterbury Cathedral by W Somner C.1640

17th century
For Sale by Ebury Trading
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An extremely rare first edition: William Somner, The antiquities of Canterbury. Or a survey of that ancient citie, with the suburbs, and cathedrall. Containing principally matters of Antiquity in them all. Collected chiefly from old Manuscripts, Lieger-bookes, and other like Records, for the most part, never as yet printed...

London. Printed by I.L. for Richard Thrale..., 1640. First edition.

In very good condition and in a specially made presentation box, produced by Canterbury Cathedral Library. This book has a special provenance connected to Canterbury Cathedral, available privately.

Bound in calf, with blind decoration, five compartments and lettering in gold. Illustrated with three pull out plates, and an engraving of the see of Canterbury all engraved by Hollar, in very good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Ebury Trading has dated this 1640 First Edition Book to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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SA1027849
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MP0444
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An extremely rare first edition: William Somner, The antiquities of Canterbury. Or a survey of that ancient citie, with the suburbs, and cathedrall. Containing principally matters of Antiquity in them all.
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Collected chiefly from old Manuscripts, Lieger-bookes, and other like Records, for the most part, never as yet printed.
Ebury Trading

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fig 1. An open 17th-century printed book title page displaying black letterpress typography on cream rag paper titled The Antiquities of Canterbury by William Somner, dated 1640.
fig 1. First Edition Book: The Antiquities of Canterbury Cathedral by W Somner C.1640

London. Printed by I.L. for Richard Thrale..., 1640. First edition.

In very good condition and in a specially made presentation box, produced by Canterbury Cathedral Library. This book has a special provenance connected to Canterbury Cathedral, available privately.

fig 2. An open 17th-century printed book title page displaying black letterpress typography on cream rag paper titled The Antiquities of Canterbury by William Somner, dated 1640.
fig 2. First Edition Book: The Antiquities of Canterbury Cathedral by W Somner C.1640

Bound in calf, with blind decoration, five compartments and lettering in gold. Illustrated with three pull out plates, and an engraving of the see of Canterbury all engraved by Hollar, in very good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Ebury Trading has dated this 1640 First Edition Book to the 17th Century.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1027849
Dealers Internal Ref
MP0444
Ebury Trading
Ebury Trading
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Archive I An open 17th-century printed book title page displaying black letterpress typography on cream rag paper titled The Antiquities of Canterbury by William Somner, dated 1640.

First Edition Book: The Antiquities of Canterbury Cathedral by W Somner C.1640

Archive II An open 17th-century printed book title page displaying black letterpress typography on cream rag paper titled The Antiquities of Canterbury by William Somner, dated 1640. View II
Archive III An open 17th-century printed book title page displaying black letterpress typography on cream rag paper titled The Antiquities of Canterbury by William Somner, dated 1640. View III
Archive IV An open 17th-century printed book title page displaying black letterpress typography on cream rag paper titled The Antiquities of Canterbury by William Somner, dated 1640. View IV
Archive V An open 17th-century printed book title page displaying black letterpress typography on cream rag paper titled The Antiquities of Canterbury by William Somner, dated 1640. View V
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An open 17th-century printed book title page displaying black letterpress typography on cream rag paper titled The Antiquities of Canterbury by William Somner, dated 1640.
First Edition Book: The Antiquities Of Canterbury Cathedral By W Somner c.1640
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An open 17th-century printed book title page displaying black letterpress typography on cream rag paper titled The Antiquities of Canterbury by William Somner, dated 1640.
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  • ObjectAntiquarian Books
  • Period17th century
  • StyleCaroline
  • MaterialRag Paper, Printing Ink
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsLetterpress typography, Laid paper, Title page inscription
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This seventeenth-century antiquarian book title page displays black letterpress typography on cream rag paper, showing handwriting in the upper right, a darkened stain near the inner binding, and light wear along the edges of the page. The work is titled The Antiquities of Canterbury by William Somner, printed in London by I.L. for Richard Thrale in 1640 during the Caroline period. The book measures 22 cm high, 18 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, and occupies a bookshelf in a gentleman's library. Placed in a home today, it functions as a historical reading piece for display within a study or private collection.

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Topographical literature from the 17th century focused on detailed historical, architectural, and genealogical surveys of specific regions, towns, or ecclesiastical sites, produced as printed folios or quartos during the Stuart and Caroline periods.

Books from this era were printed on handmade rag paper using relief letterpress typography, often featuring handset metal type, woodcut ornaments, and calf leather bindings.

Genuine period volumes display visible laid paper lines, watermarks, characteristically uneven handset typography with period spelling conventions, and natural age-related toning.

Antiquarian books can be layered horizontally on a console table, arranged vertically on open shelving, or displayed open within a glass vitrine to feature period typography.

Store historical books in a stable, climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, maintaining moderate humidity to prevent rag paper brittleness, and handle with clean, dry hands.
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