Essex.- Morant (Philip) The History and Antiquities of the most ancient Town and Borough of Colchester, in the County of Essex, 2 vol., second edition, 9 folding engraved maps, 23 engraved plates only (of 24), extra-illustrated with c.240 engraved maps and plates, a few leaves laid down, a few tears and repairs, occasional light foxing, bookplates, contemporary panelled calf, ruled in gilt and blind, rebacked and recornered, a few light abrasion marks, Chelmsford, Meggy and Chalk, 1815 § Buxton (Edward Norton) Epping Forest, first edition, 9 engraved maps, 5 partially hand-coloured, 4 etched plates, one folding engraved panorama, illustrations, light toning along edges, bookplates, one with ink ownership inscription, contemporary calf, gilt, by Zaehnsdorf, spine gilt in compartments, double morocco spine labels, one loose, t.e.g., slightly bowed, Edward Stanford, 1884 § [Muilman (Peter)] A New and Complete History of Essex, from a Late Survey..., 6 vol., engraved title, 2 folding engraved maps only (of 3), 51 engraved plates only (of 52), a few tears and repairs, light very occasional foxing, endpapers renewed, contemporary calf, rebacked and recornered, Chelmsford, Lionel Hassall, 1770-72; and c.60 others, Essex, v.s. (c.70)

⁂ The second work is the rare first edition. Edward Buxton (1840-1924) was a conservationist and advocate for the provision of open, accessible land, particularly near cities. He and his brother Thomas, played a major part in saving Epping Forest and Hainault Forests for public use.