Craven's Part in the Great War, John T. Clayton — 1st Edition

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Craven's Part in the Great War, John T. Clayton — 1st Edition

Name: Craven's Part in the Great War, John T. Clayton — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5808
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Publication: Skipton, The Craven Herald, 1919

Formatting: Oblong 4to, pp. 391.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original khaki cloth binding remains remarkably tight and robust for a heavy, oblong volume of this size. The front board is notably clean, showcasing bright gilt lettering and an unoxidised, vibrant enamelled crest. There is minor bumping to the corners and slight softening to the spine ends. The primary fault justifying this grade is a distinct dark stain and shelf-soiling mark to the bottom edge of the text block near the spine, alongside general age-toning to the page edges. The rear board remains largely clean and free of heavy scuffing. Internally, the pages and photographic plates appear clean and firmly attached.

Catalogue Note: A First Edition presentation copy of this extensive local roll of honour. The publication was funded entirely by local philanthropist Walter Morrison of Malham Tarn and presented directly to the returning servicemen (or their next of kin) of the Skipton Parliamentary Division.

This specific copy retains its original printed presentation bookplate affixed to the front pastedown, completed in ink to "Pte Walter Greenwood" in recognition of his service during the Great War of 1914-1919. Bound in the publisher's original heavy cloth, the volume features a striking multi-coloured enamelled crest to the front board and is profusely illustrated with photographic portraits.

Original cloth-bound presentation copies in this condition are increasingly scarce on the open market, as many of these oversized, heavily referenced volumes suffered severe degradation, detached boards, or complete loss of their enamelled detailing over the last century.

A monumental piece of Yorkshire history, Craven's Part in the Great War serves as both a local roll of honour and a detailed record of the sacrifices made by the men of the Skipton Parliamentary Division. Financed by Walter Morrison, this heavily illustrated volume contains hundreds of photographic portraits and biographical notes of the fallen, alongside accounts of the region's broader war efforts. It remains an invaluable primary resource for genealogists, military historians, and anyone connected to the Craven district's proud but tragic wartime heritage.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: John T. Clayton

Book Publisher: The Craven Herald

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 391

Book Publication Year: 1919

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Skipton, United Kingdom

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