Rare Cornish Books: Edward Twycross The Mansions of England and Wales - County of Cornwall
Published 6th January 2017
Edward Twycross was a Dublin silversmith, but also known as the author of The Mansions of England and Wales in 1847, a set of volumes used as a historical reference book for the stately homes of England and Wales.
The forthcoming Antiquarian Book Auction on 15th March 2017 includes a copy of the County of Cornwall.
Containing a double page map and 45 or 52 tinted lithograph plates, it carries a pre-sale estimate of £600 - £800