Cox's Souvenir of the Foundation of York Minster, Hugh McGraph — 1st Edition

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Cox's Souvenir of the Foundation of York Minster, Hugh McGraph — 1st Edition

Name: Cox's Souvenir of the Foundation of York Minster, Hugh McGraph — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5072
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Publication: Liverpool, Publishers & Advertisers Ltd, 1927

Formatting: 4to, pp. 48.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original brown stiff card covers maintain their structural integrity and display well, though they exhibit moderate signs of careful use and storage, including slight rubbing to the extremities, mild creasing to the corners, and minor wear along the spine joints. The prominent gilt illustration of York Minster on the front cover remains notably bright and unoxidised, providing a handsome contrast to the matte card. Internally, the binding remains perfectly sound and secure. The pages show faint, uniform age-toning typical of the era, but are free from any major flaws, tears, or heavy staining, ensuring the text and photographic illustrations remain clean, sharp, and highly legible throughout.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition of the commemorative souvenir published to mark the thirteen-hundredth anniversary of the foundation of York Minster. The work is profusely illustrated with twenty-two black-and-white photographic plates that capture the architectural grandeur of the Minster and its historical artefacts. It also features fascinating local advertisements, such as the W.F. Greenwood & Sons Antiques spread noted in the preliminary pages, that provide a rich window into the commercial life of the era.

As a fragile, paper-bound commemorative item intended for temporary keepsake purposes rather than long-term library storage, copies of this souvenir are scarce on the open market, particularly those that have survived nearly a century without significant structural degradation or loss to the original card wrappers.

Produced to celebrate the momentous thirteen-hundredth anniversary of the foundation of York Minster, this evocative souvenir booklet offers a captivating glimpse into one of England's most revered architectural masterpieces. Compiled by Hugh McGraph, the publication pairs a rich historical overview of the cathedral's enduring legacy with a series of striking contemporary photographs. Enhanced by a curated selection of period advertisements from local York and Harrogate merchants, this volume serves not only as a testament to the ecclesiastical heritage of the Minster but also as a charming cultural artefact of early twentieth-century Yorkshire.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Hugh McGraph

Book Publisher: Publishers & Advertisers Ltd

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 48

Book Publication Year: 1927

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Softcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Liverpool, United Kingdom

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