A Description of Modern Birmingham - Whereunto Are Annexed Observations Made during an Excursion Round the Town, in the Summer of 1818, Including Warwick and Leamington by Charles Pye
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above writer says he prefers two alphabets to one; the editor hereby
sets him at defiance to produce two books in any language (however large they are,) from whence the student or traveller can collect such information as is contained in this small volume, price 7s. Mr. Pye also published a correct and complete representation of all the provincial copper coins, tokens of trade, and cards of address, on copper, that were circulated as such between the years 1787 and 1801; when they were entirely superseded by a national copper coinage. The whole on fifty-five quarto plates, price 20s. being a necessary appendage to every library; there being a very copious index. TO Wm. Damper, Esq. _One of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace_ FOR THE COUNTIES OF WARWICK AND WORCESTER. _SIR_, _As you occasionally amuse yourself with topographical pursuits, deign to accept of the following pages, from Your most obedient, Humble Servant_, CHARLES PYE. |
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