1903-1910 4Vols Pilgrimages to Old Homes Fletcher Moss First Editions Illustr...

Description: Click here to see our other books! Pilgrimages to Old Homes Fletcher Moss 1903-1910 Published by the Author from his Home The Old Parsonage : Didsbury 11" by 7.5" 405; 392 [1]; 396 [2]; 426 [2]pp SUMMARY Four smart volumes of the first edition of Fletcher Moss's illustrated study of the old homes of England. Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 42.99 EU Postage: £ 27.99 European Postage: £ 45.99 Asia Postage: £ 74.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99 DESCRIPTION The first editions of four volumes only of Moss's work, which eventually extended to seven volumes. Present here are volumes II, III, IV, and V.Published in 1903, volume II is titled 'Pilgrimages to Old Homes Mostly on the Welsh Border'. Illustrated with two-hundred and forty-two vignette and full page photographic images. Homes discussed include Clifford Castle, Tintern Abbey, and Arley Hall.Volume III, published in 1906, describes Haddon Hall, Wardley Hall, Slade Hall, and others, with vignette and full page photographic images throughout.Volume IV, published in 1908, is titled 'The Fourth Book of Pilgrimages to Old Homes', and includes discussion of Arundel Castle, Stonyhurst, and Hardwick Hall. Illustrated with vignette and full page photographic images throughout, photographed by James Watts.Volume V, published in 1910, is titled 'The Fifth Book of Pilgrimages to Old Homes', and includes discussion of Winfield Manor, Turton Tower, and Worsley Old Hall. Illustrated with two-hundred and twelve vignette and full page photographic images.Inscription to front free pastedown of volume IV, and front free endpaper of volume V. Illustrated bookplate to front pastedown of volume V. CONDITION In the publisher's original cloth bindings. Externally, smart. Bumping to back strip head and tail. Fading to volume IV back strip. Light rubbing to back strips and boards. Rear hinge of volume II and front hinge volume III strained, but firmly held. Inscription to front free pastedown of volume IV, and front free endpaper of volume V. Illustrated bookplate to front pastedown of volume V. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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