Thacker Fred S Frederick Samuel (1 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Jacket and illustrations by Thomas Derrick (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. Some edge wear, chipping and a couple of short closed tears to top and bottom of largely cream jacket and spine, some slight overall darkening and time staining, small previous owner's name to top front pastedown, not price clipped (15s), no other inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg+ copy for its age. 387pp, illustrated. Oxfordshire historian Frederick Samuel Thacker's (b.1868), history of the River Kennet and the historical sites and views along the river. Thomas Derrick (1885-1954), was an English artist, particularly known for his work as a book illustrator and cartoonist. He also designed murals, posters and stained glass.A scarce book, especially with jacket.