A Fifth Lakeland Sketchbook, A. Wainwright — 1st Edition

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A Fifth Lakeland Sketchbook, A. Wainwright — 1st Edition

Name: A Fifth Lakeland Sketchbook, A. Wainwright — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5771
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Publication: Kendal, Westmorland Gazette, 1973

Formatting: Oblong 8vo, unpaginated.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The dark green rexine binding remains notably tight and square, displaying virtually no discernible shelf-wear to the extremities. Its gilt spine and cover tooling is remarkably bright and completely unoxidised, presenting exceptionally well. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and clean, entirely free from the foxing or toning that often plagues these editions. The dust jacket is similarly well-preserved, exhibiting only trivial edge-wear and slight, natural age-toning, now fully protected in an archival sleeve.

Catalogue Note: First Edition. Profusely illustrated with eighty full-page pen-and-ink sketches of the Lake District, each meticulously paired with a descriptive location map on the facing page.

While bibliographical references often cite a grey cloth for the primary binding of the fifth sketchbook, the Westmorland Gazette was notorious for material variances depending on supply; this copy is presented in an attractive dark green binding, representing a known binder's variant of the first printing.

This is a superb, unsigned example of the final instalment in Wainwright’s celebrated series, increasingly uncommon in such pristine, collector-worthy condition.

A breathtaking conclusion to Alfred Wainwright's beloved sketchbook series, A Fifth Lakeland Sketchbook captures the timeless, rugged beauty of the Lake District through eighty intricate pen-and-ink drawings. From the imposing heights of Great Gable to the serene waters of Windermere, Wainwright pairs each masterful illustration with a thoughtfully crafted map, guiding the reader's eye and footsteps alike. This final volume stands as a testament to the author’s unparalleled devotion to the fells, offering both walkers and armchair travellers a lasting visual love letter to England's most dramatic landscapes.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: A. Wainwright

Book Publisher: Westmorland Gazette

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Travel, Exploration & Adventure

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1973

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: A. Wainwright

Book Series: Lakeland Sketchbooks

Country/region of manufacture: Kendal, United Kingdom

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