Christopher Hobhouse; John Steegman - Batsfords&Apos; City Series Oxford and Cambridge

London , B. T. Batsford, 1945-1954. Cloth. Two detailing and interesting volumes from Batsford's City series detailing the historic Cambridge and Oxford, with illustrations throughout. Two volumes from the Batsfords' City Series, including Oxford, written by Christopher Hobhouse and Cambridge by John Steegman. In Oxford, Christopher Hobhouse tells how the City and University have become what they are today, describing the Medieval, Renaissance, Reformation, Classical, Nineteenth and Modern City of Oxford. With over one-hundred and thirty illustrations throughout. This is a copy of the third edition with the original unclipped dustwrapper. This is a copy of the fifth edition of Cambridge and has been revised and brought up to date by Bryan Little. The volume traces the growth of the university and colleges and also considers the city during different historical moments. With sixty five plates and in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart with some light bumping to the heads and tails of both spines. There is a previous owner inscription to the half title of Cambridge. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Both are in the original unclipped dustwrappers. Oxford's dustwrapper is chipped to the front wrap and head of the spine and both are faded to the spines. There is a small tear to the front wrap of Cambridge. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good/Good.

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