Memorials John Hackney Part Iii by Simpson (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Very dark blue/green half leather boards with highly decorative spine (gold gilt titles and raised bands - see photo). The latter reveal some rubbing; as is the case on the boards' edges, corners and joints. There are also a couple of small white marks on the front board (main photo). Marble decorated edges and endpapers. Internally, the book is mildly tanned throughout with occasional spotting. Please note that there are some notes written in pencil on some pages e.g. on the title page (photo). Likewise, on one of the book's final pages, there is a note in ink, written in a very neat hand - photo. Finally, on the first flyleaf, there are a couple of name cards attached (Sir William Power); as well as a sealed envelope (120 x 100mm) with a red ink note: Young Patriots Oath. It remains sealed. Again, see photo. Finally, it looks as though the page opposite the half-title page has had a couple of b/w photos added; showing the church's north entrance and the tower of the old church. pp. viii, 301 + an Index of Notes. 8vo. Please note that depending on destination we may request an additional payment to cover any extra shipping/postage charges. Abe2137.…

Leather. Condition: Very Good. A very scarce first edition copy of this fascinating volume on the memorials in the Church of St John-at-Hackney, compiled by Richard Simpson. This copy has been rebound in a half crushed morocco binding, with the original paper wraps bound to the front and rear of the text. Featuring a bookplate of a 'John Avery' tipped to the front pastedown. This volume is the third part of a four-part work: I. Some notices of the Life of Henry Lord Percy, Sixth Earl of Northumberland, and of the Parish Church of St. Augustine, afterwards St. John at Hackney II. Some account of the monuments in Hackney Church III. Memorials of St. John at Hackney IV. Index of names, etc. to Memorials of St. John at Hackney. In a half crushed morocco binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, rubbed to extremities, joints, and spine. Handling mark to rear board. Front hinge strained after endpapers. Prior owner's bookplate tipped to rear pastedown. Internally firmly bound. Pages slightly age toned to edges but very bright and clean throughout. Small mark to half title page. Very Good. None (illustrator). book.…