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Cranford. 1st. Edn. Thus.

Name: Cranford. 1st. Edn. Thus.
Author: Mrs. Elizabeth Gaskell

Book Description

An exceptionally clean and bright copy of the first edition thus with illustrations by Hugh Thomson throughout. The dark green pictorial cloth is heavily decorated with a floral design depicting a pot of flowers ( chrysanthemums?) standing over a tray laid for tea surrounded by playing cards and a plate of biscuits . All edges are gilt. Dark green endpapers to match the binding. Uncommon in such nice condition.

Dealer Notes

Affixed to the half title page is a handwritten gift inscription dated 1933 . Also tipped in is a newspaper clipping dated 1932 advising of the ringing of church bells in “ Cranford “ parish church to celebrate 100 years since Elizabeth Cleghorn married William Gaskell there .

Author Mrs. Elizabeth Gaskell

Date 1891

Binding Decorative pictorial cloth.

Publisher Macmillan. London

Illustrator Hugh Thomson

Condition Near fine. Unaccountably bright and clean

Pages 298 . + 2 pages of publishers advertising at rear.

Price: £195.00

Offered by Black Cat Bookshop

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