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Hampton Court
by William Holden Hutton
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: John C. Nimmo, 1897. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 9.5" by 7". Herbert Railton. A well illustrated first edition of this work on Hampton Court. In the original publisher's blue cloth binding, with gilt emblems to the front board depicting Wolsey's Coat of Arms. This historical work was written by British historian and priest, who was best known for his writings and reviews on the Church in Britain. This particular work explores the history of Hampton Court, from the buildings and their makers to the literature and gossip surrounding it. Illustrated with forty-three drawings by English artist, Herbert Railton, who was a leading illustrator of books and magazines at the time, known for his black-and-white drawings. Collated, complete.Ink inscription to the front endpaper, of 'Mrs Wynter Blyth, 1st Prize "Belmont", May 7. 1897'. In the publisher's original blue cloth binding, with gilt detailing to the front board. Externally, smart, with light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine. The occasional mark to boards, with two larger marks to the front board. Front hinge slightly strained but holding firm. Ink inscription to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with the occasional page left unopened. Very Good
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 875Q20
- Title
- Hampton Court
- Author
- William Holden Hutton
- Illustrator
- Herbert Railton
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John C. Nimmo
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1897
- Size
- 9.5" by 7"
- Keywords
- hampton court illustrated first edition william holden hutton illustrated
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Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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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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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Gilt
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- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Unopened
- A state in which all or some of the pages of a book have not been separated from the adjacent pages, caused by a traditional...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- First Edition
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