Author: A. G. Bradley
Title: Highways and Byways of the Lake District
Description: London, Macmillan and Co. Limited, 1908 . Leather. A topographical work on the Lake District by British historian Arthur G. Bradley, in a full calf prize binding. Rebound in a smart, full calf prize binding, with a gilt motif to the front cover. The third edition of the work. First published in 1901. Written by British historian and author, Arthur Granville Bradley, who wrote numerous books on different areas of Britain, including a number of 'Highways and Byways' of various locations. This work explores the Lake District, including the mountains, local mining, Cumbrian sportsmen, Lamplugh Club and the vernacular tongue, and much more. Highly illustrated by American etcher and illustrator Joseph Pennell, who was known for his work on landmarks and landscapes around the world. With a folding map of the area to the rear of the work. With a prize bookplate awarding the book to A. Hodgson as a form prize, dated 1910. Rebound in a smart, full calf prize binding, with a gilt motif to the front cover. Externally, very smart, with light bumping to the extremities and a touch of rubbing to the head and tail of the spine. Light fading to the spine and the occasional mark to leather. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with the odd spot. Light spotting to the first and last pages and to the map. Very Good . Ill.: Joseph Pennell. Very Good .

Keywords: lake district topography folding map illustrated topography leather binding arthur granville bradley Joseph Pennell


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