An Introduction to the Collection and History of Whitby Prints

Published by Horne & Son, Limited 1931, Whitby, 1931

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Two volumes. Limited mumbered edition of 210, signed by the author. xx pp., thereafter unpaginated. Folding black and white cloth map to first volume, both with numerous black and white plates. White cloth with gilt crest of Whitby Abbey to boards and gilt lettering to the same and spines. Bumping and rubbing, with a few minor marks and small dampstains to bindings, which are a tad shaken. Occasional minor foxing and free endpapers of second volume torn. The plates are arranged alphabetically by the name of their engraver. Letter from the author to the previous owner of this set inserted, along with a few other pieces of ephemera, including photographs, other loose prints and a booklet published by the Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society in 1950. The blank pages which are present are intended to be filled up by the collector of local prints. This is a heavy set and may require additional postage if being shipped outside of Europe. Large 4to. Limited Edition.

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Bibliographic details

Title
An Introduction to the Collection and History of Whitby Prints
Author
English, Thomas H.
Publisher
Horne & Son, Limited 1931, Whitby
Publication year
1931
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Gilt Lettered Cloth
Edition
Limited Numbered Edition.
Dimensions
Large 4to.
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