A Short History of the Township of Rivington, WM. Ferguson Irvine — 1st Edition

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A Short History of the Township of Rivington, WM. Ferguson Irvine — 1st Edition

Name: A Short History of the Township of Rivington, WM. Ferguson Irvine — 1st Edition
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Publication: Edinburgh, The Ballantyne Press, 1904

Formatting: 4to, pp. xv, 211.

Condition Report: Good. The book is securely bound in its original brown cloth over boards, remaining structurally sound throughout. The exterior shows only light handling wear and minor scuffing. Spine label shows deterioration, heavily chipped with substantial loss to the leather and its gilt titling. The top edge retains a gilt finish, while the fore and bottom edges remain traditionally uncut and deckled. Internally, the thick stock pages are clean and bright, showing only occasional, faint foxing restricted primarily to the preliminary leaves and endpapers around the bookplate, ultimately presenting a highly readable and well-preserved text block.

Catalogue Note: First edition. Printed in striking red and black typography, this scarce local history provides a comprehensive account of the Lancashire township's ancient manorial lineage, its historic church and grammar school, and notable resident families.

This specific copy possesses exceptional provenance, bearing a special commemorative bookplate to the front endpaper: "A.C. Thomson - W. H. Lever on the occasion of the opening of Lever Park, Rivington, May 18, 1904". Industrialist and philanthropist William Hesketh Lever (later Lord Leverhulme) purchased the Rivington estate in 1900 and subsequently donated a substantial portion of it to the public as a park. Lever personally sponsored this historical account by Irvine, presenting select copies to dignitaries, attendees, and associates at the park's official inauguration.

Blurb:

Commissioned at the dawn of the 20th century, A Short History of the Township of Rivington is an authoritative and handsomely produced chronicle of a Lancashire parish transformed by industry and philanthropy. Authored by antiquarian William Fergusson Irvine, the text traces Rivington's heritage from its Anglo-Saxon roots to the development of its ancient church and historic institutions. Beyond its value as a genealogical and topographical record, this work stands as a testament to the cultural preservation efforts of Lord Leverhulme, making it a prized acquisition for collectors of Northern English history and Edwardian antiquities.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Wm. Fergusson Irvine

Book Publisher: The Ballantyne Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 226

Book Publication Year: 1904

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Book Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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