Sir John Dodderidge's 'History of Wales, Cornwall and Chester' The volume is entitled 'A discourse or relation both of the Ancient and Moderne Estate of the Principalitie of Wales, Duchie of Cornewall and Earldome of Chester, penned and collected by Mr Serjant Doddridge oute of Recordes of the Tower of London and by him presented to the Kings Majestie at Hampton Courte in January anno Domini 1603'. The first published edition of this work appeared in 1630. Considering the early date, and Dodderidge's signature, this would appear to be a fair copy made by him in his own hand for presentation to the King. The volume is in its original vellum binding. 1603