Theatrum Scotiae. Containing the prospects of their Majesties castles and palaces: together with those of the most considerable towns and colleges; the ruins of many ancient abbeys, churches, monasteries and convents, within the said kingdom. All curiously engraven on copper plates. With a short description of each place. By John Slezer

People / Organizations

• John Slezer (Author)

Imprint

London: Printed by John Leake, for the author, 1693.

Added name

Sibbald, Robert, Sir, 1641-1722.

Publication year

1693

ESTC No.

R187144

Grub Street ID

75502

Description

[8], 65, [5] p., 57 leaves of folded plates : ill. ; 2°

Note

The descriptions are based in part on Latin writings of Sir Robert Sibbald, with `additions' to the text

First 8 pages contain titlepage (reverse blank), dedication to the king and queen, preface and list of contents

With half-titles preceding and following the plates (Wing S3992B), "The prospects." and "The end of the prospects."