1908 - WINDSOR Painted by G.M. Henton, described by Sir R.R. Holmes

Description: FREE USPS Shipping in the US! WindsorPainted by George M. HentonDescribed by Sir Richard R. Holmes DESCRIPTION & CONTENT1908, no edition marks, maybe only ed.; Published by A. & C. Black, Soho Square, LondonThis book is a history of Windsor England and its castle written by Sir Richard R. Holmes.Illustrated with 20 color plates of scenic watercolors by George M. Henton.Inscribed, “To Alison Stuggius (?) from Uncle Wi_ _ der (?) Toronto, Canada, xmas 1913!” CONDITION Very Good, near mint condition for an antiquarian book (1908)Hardcover, no dust jacket (as published); vibrant red publisher's cloth binding; front and back covers are bright and clean with some light shelf and handling wear including some rubbing on the edges and scuffing and bumping on the corners; there is a small water stain on each cover; there is a mark on the back cover where the cloth has been scrapedFront cover is embossed with an ornate border in black, and the title, author’s name and illustrator’s name in gold; front cover is also decorated with the images of a lion, a unicorn, 2 flowers and a crown in gold; back cover is plainSpine is embossed with an ornate border in black, and the title, author’s name and illustrator’s name in gold; spine is also decorated with a crown and coat of arms in gold; spine shows some shelf wear with bending and mild fraying at the head and tailJoints and hinges are intact and tight, no tears or splits; endpapers are plain and have light foxing117 pages are clean, tight, and bright, but a central image page is detached; some age-related light toning; after index there is a 6 page listing of other books by the same publisher, printed on another type of paper that shows some discoloration; top edge is gilt and bright; side and bottom edges are plain and dust-toned20 full-page, color plates are tissue protectedInscription on front endpaper is dated 1913; front pastedown has a small sticker with a previous owners name and address, and title page is embossed with the same owners namePlease review photos to determine condition. SIZE - 9” x 6.75” x 1.25” FREE USPS Shipping in the US! Thank you for viewing my listing! Please “Save this Seller” for more listings of rare and antique books, antiques, and more!

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Location: Somerset, New Jersey

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