Author: Emma, Lady Pender
Title: Norman and English History During the 11th and 12th Centuries
Description: Edinburgh, Privately Printed, 1891. First edition. Vellum. A very scarce and beautifully bound study of the Normans. A privately printed work in a full vellum Zaehensdorf binding, illustrated throughout and presented by the sons of the author. Lady Pender provides an historical narrative of the reigns of the Norman Kings in the first and only edition of this work, which had a small print-run of 100 books. This copy is out of series, in a fine vellum binding signed by Zaehensdorf. This copy was presented to James Mackay, Viscount Inchcape, by the grandsons of the author, Emma, Lady Pender.They signed this work 'in memory of Sir John Denison-Pender', their father, who was a pioneer in submarine communications cables.The signatures are therefore of John Cuthbert Denison Pender, 1st Baron Pender and his brother Henry Denison Denison-Pender. John Cuthbert Denison Pender was a British Conservative politician prior to his move to be vice chairman and joint managing director of Cable and Wireless. He was also a director of P & O, Eastman Kodak and British India Steam Navigation Company. Henry Denison Denison-Pender joined the army and fought in the First and Second World Wars, and was awarded an OBE for his service.A beautifully presented historical work. Printed on thick paper, with text in both red and black. To the start of each chapter there is a gilt illuminated letter. Illustrated with vignettes throughout, and fourteen plates. The illustrations to this work are by Keeley Halswelle, known for his contributions to the Illustrated London News and for his drawings in the 'Illustrated Shakespeare' by Robert Chambers. Collated, complete. Lady Pender passed away before seeing this work published, and to the preface it is noted that this work is now 'a memorial of the affection and the sorrow of those who loved her&apos.A lavishly produced, limited edition, historical work, which demonstrates the high standard of printing at the closing of the nineteenth century and the passion of its authoress. In a full vellum signed binding, with gilt detailing. Externally, in a lovely condition with some light marks to the boards as is common with vellum. Binder's stamp to verso of front free endpaper. Presentation inscription to the recto of front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Spotting to the endpapers and plate perimeters, with further instances of light scattered spotting throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Keeley Halswelle. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: Norman History Denison-Pender zaehensdorf History Keeley Halswelle
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Title: Norman and English History During the 11th and 12th Centuries
Description: Edinburgh, Privately Printed, 1891. First edition. Vellum. A very scarce and beautifully bound study of the Normans. A privately printed work in a full vellum Zaehensdorf binding, illustrated throughout and presented by the sons of the author. Lady Pender provides an historical narrative of the reigns of the Norman Kings in the first and only edition of this work, which had a small print-run of 100 books. This copy is out of series, in a fine vellum binding signed by Zaehensdorf. This copy was presented to James Mackay, Viscount Inchcape, by the grandsons of the author, Emma, Lady Pender.They signed this work 'in memory of Sir John Denison-Pender', their father, who was a pioneer in submarine communications cables.The signatures are therefore of John Cuthbert Denison Pender, 1st Baron Pender and his brother Henry Denison Denison-Pender. John Cuthbert Denison Pender was a British Conservative politician prior to his move to be vice chairman and joint managing director of Cable and Wireless. He was also a director of P & O, Eastman Kodak and British India Steam Navigation Company. Henry Denison Denison-Pender joined the army and fought in the First and Second World Wars, and was awarded an OBE for his service.A beautifully presented historical work. Printed on thick paper, with text in both red and black. To the start of each chapter there is a gilt illuminated letter. Illustrated with vignettes throughout, and fourteen plates. The illustrations to this work are by Keeley Halswelle, known for his contributions to the Illustrated London News and for his drawings in the 'Illustrated Shakespeare' by Robert Chambers. Collated, complete. Lady Pender passed away before seeing this work published, and to the preface it is noted that this work is now 'a memorial of the affection and the sorrow of those who loved her&apos.A lavishly produced, limited edition, historical work, which demonstrates the high standard of printing at the closing of the nineteenth century and the passion of its authoress. In a full vellum signed binding, with gilt detailing. Externally, in a lovely condition with some light marks to the boards as is common with vellum. Binder's stamp to verso of front free endpaper. Presentation inscription to the recto of front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Spotting to the endpapers and plate perimeters, with further instances of light scattered spotting throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Keeley Halswelle. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: Norman History Denison-Pender zaehensdorf History Keeley Halswelle
Price: GBP 325.00 = appr. US$ 464.10 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 826F10
- Book number: 826F10
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