1894 A History of the Parish of Leyton, Essex

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First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding

The first edition of this work, the large paper issue, in the publisher's original half vellum binding.

A study of the history of Leyton, Essex, from author John Kennedy, the vicar of a church within the parish. Including a chronological account of the history of the area.

In his preface, the author explains that 'Layton is a parish with a history worth writing well'. As such, Kennedy has included an account of all of the sources consulted, in the interest of prompting further historical investigation into the area.

Illustrated with a map frontispiece and double page illustrated plan of Leyton Grange. The gathering containing this illustrated plan is unopened.