Nasmith, James

Itineraria Symonis Simeonis Et Willelmi De Worcestre. Quibus Accedit Tractatus De Metro

      . Cantabrigiae 1778 1st J. Archdeacon, J, Woodyer, et T. & J. Merrill, T. Payne et B White. Travels of Anglo-Irish Simeonis in the 14th century from Wales through Europe, to Holy Land and Alexandria which includes a rare description of 14th century Albania, and of the 15th century William of Worcester who travelled extensively in England, in this case from Norwich to Cornwall with topological information mostly on Bristol. In Latin. Large octavo, (16), 388pp., (8), full leather with gilt spine lettering. Two old bookplates, one of James Metcalfe and one of Arthur Thomas QuillerCouch, the famous writer and literary critic. Good, light wear and light cracking of cover leather. Nice copy of a scarce book.