The History of Nottingham Castle, from the Danish Invasion to its Destruction by Rioters in 1831
London / Nottingham: Hamilton, Adams, and Co. / J. Hicklin, 1836. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good / No Jacket. Item #2338227
First edition. Boards lightly soiled with minor loss from spine ends and edges of label, owner bookplate and ink gift note (dated 17th May 1844) on front endpapers, front joint splitting, front hinge repaired, a few pages lightly foxed.
viii, 218, 103 pp. Olive cloth, paper spine label. Engraving of Castle Lodge on title page, several engravings, fold-out Harleian manuscript detailing materials necessary for construction, fold-out ground plans of the ancient (1617) and modern (1831) castle. A scarce work of English history, focusing specifically on Nottingham Castle, and of equal interest for military and architectural scholars. An early history of the castle, following its destruction in 1831, this work traces the history to before its original construction by William the Conqueror in 1068, and explains its significance in social and military history. Also important to the architectural scholar are details regarding repairs to the structure, and historical references to the castle made by various authors, including Camden, Plumptre, and Deering. A full chapter is devoted to an architectural description, and an appendix of over 100 pages covers the entirety of the trial of the rioters, known as the Duke of Newcastle v. the Hundred of Broxtowe.
Price: $125.00