The Flowering Hawthorn
by Hugh Ross Williamson
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Peter Davies, 1962 . First edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8.5" by 5.5". Claire Leighton. An illustrated first edition of this fascinating essay surrounding the famous Thorn of Glastonbury, by Hugh Ross Williamson. First edition, in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Written by British historian and dramatist, Hugh Ross Williamson, who was known for his historical works, particularly surrounding Catholicism after he converted to the religion, renouncing his position as an Anglican priest, in 1955. This interesting essay combines history with legend, presenting the famous Thorn of Glastonbury which has flowered each Christmas and from which supposedly grew the whole story of Britain. Williamson explores the importance of Glastonbury to figures such as Joseph of Arimathea, King Arthur and King Alfred. With beautiful woodcuts to accompany the text, by Clare Leighton. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, lovely. Dust wrapper is excellent, with light edge wear and the odd handling mark. Slight sunning to the spine of the wrap, and one or two spots to the reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 885Q21
- Title
- The Flowering Hawthorn
- Author
- Hugh Ross Williamson
- Illustrator
- Claire Leighton
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Peter Davies
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1962
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- first edition glastonbury the thorn of glastonbury legend glastonbury Hugh Ross Williamson illustrated
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Rooke Books
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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