Description: YeOldBookWorms Ltd *Rare & Antiquarian Book Dealers Please See Other Auctions and Buy it Now ListingsMembers of the PBFA* Rare and Collectable book dealers with offices in the Grade 2 listed historical building, Bridge House in Thetford Norfolk. Viewing available upon request. Celebrating 10 years of selling books. Members of the PBFA. Registered with Company House. The Account of Pythagoras's School in Cambridge; as in Mr. Grose's Antiquities of England and Wales, and other Notices c1783 The School of Pythagoras is the oldest building in St John's College, Cambridge, and the oldest secular building in Cambridge, England. It is a Grade I listed building. To the north is Northampton Street. The School of Pythagoras was originally built around 1200, before even the University of Cambridge existed. It also predates St John's College, which was founded in 1511. It was initially a private house, but over the centuries it has had many uses. For a period it was a ruin. The reason for the name is unclear. **No publisher. Francis Gross, Joseph Kilner. c1783. Folio. Measuring; 34.2cm x 22cm. Bound in recent half calf, with contrasting Morocco title label in gilt. Marbled boards. With recent blank endpapers, Bound with all nine engraved plates as called for. Pagination; 56, [4], 59- 158pp.** Condition: See photos as part of condition report: Bound in recent half calf, Nicely bound and remains in a very good condition. Firm. All pages and the nine plates present. Bound with modern end blanks. Text block firm, Some foxing and browning to the plates, marginal foxing and browning throughout. one plate with long closed tear. Terms & Conditions of Sale Payment Details: We accept Paypal, UK Cheques, Postal Orders. Shipping: We will happily ship anywhere in the World, and combine multiple items to reduce postal costs. Please contact us and ask for a invoice. Packaging: All our books, will be securely packaged (and waterproofed). We aim to send all items within 48 hours of payment. Returns Policy: If you are unhappy in any way, for whatever reason, with the transaction or the item, please contact us as soon as possible. Your item is fully refundable without question. Our Policy: Our aim is for you to have a pleasant and enjoyable experience with us, we list and describe our books as honestly as possible and can provide extra images upon request.Who we are: We are book enthusiasts, Fiona Gladwin and Steve Thomas who started Yeoldbookworms Limited on eBay in 2013. We recently moved to our new offices in Thetford, Norfolk UK, where viewing can be arranged upon request. We hope you buy with confidence, we celebrated, at the end of 2023 30,000 successful Book sales and have gained a reputation of honesty and reliability.
Price: 235 GBP
Location: Norfolk
End Time: 2024-11-21T14:48:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 41.41 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Binding: Leather
Non-Fiction Subject: Topography & Local Interest
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Original/Reproduction: Original
Author: Francis Gross, Joseph Kilner.
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Modified Item: No
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1783
