The poll for the election of a knight of the shire for the county of Lincoln : taken November 26 to December 6, 1823, (from the sheriff's books,) with an impartial statement of the proceedings prior to and during this memorable contest
1824, First Edition. Lincoln : printed and published by Bradbury and Dent. Good copy in the original printed boards, now scuffed and heavily dust-dulled, with minor damp-staining and heavy wear to the edges. Contemporary ink autographs to front endpapers; later pencil annotations to front board and both endpapers. Pages 59-83 show a small damp-stain to the upper margin (text unaffected). The remainder of the text block is notably bright and clean for its age, showing only the faintest foxing and dust-dulling. Page 11 coming loose at the bottom, with the text block remaining otherwise tight and very secure. A well-preserved volume from the period before the Reform Act. Item #461725
Physical description; 64, 145 pages ; 23 cm. Notes; Title continues: "A full report of the speeches delivered from the hustings each day on the occasion, and the numerous bills, squibs, songs, &c. issued by both parties. To which is added, an alphabetical list of all the towns in the county, distinguished respectively as parishes, townships, or hamlets; and as rectories, vicarages, or curacies." Includes index. Subjects; Great Britain. Parliament Elections 1823. Elections England Lincolnshire History 19th century. Voting registers England Lincolnshire 19th century. Political campaigns England Lincolnshire History 19th century. Lincolnshire (England) Politics and government 19th century. Lincolnshire (England) History Sources.
Price: €185.00