{"product_id":"lake-district-history-w-g-collingwood-1st-edition","title":"Lake District History, W. G. Collingwood — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kendal, Titus Wilson \u0026amp; Son, 1925\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8vo, pp. viii, 175.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good. The volume is solidly bound in the original light brown cloth, though the boards display moderate sunning, minor scattered soiling, and light bumping to the extremities. The spine is slightly darkened with minor rubbing at the head and tail, yet the black stamped lettering remains entirely legible. The binding is secure and tight, with no leaning. Internally, the text block is relatively clean, featuring untrimmed fore and lower edges that show expected age-toning. The preliminary and terminal pages exhibit scattered foxing, but the primary text and illustrations remain largely bright and free from significant blemishes, making for a robust and characterful copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: First edition. A charming regional history of the English Lakes, generously illustrated with sepia plates and numerous in-text illustrations. William Gershom Collingwood was a noted antiquarian, artist, and long-time secretary to John Ruskin, lending significant authority and artistic sensibility to his topographical works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf particular note, the front free endpaper bears the contemporary ink ownership signature of \"A. G. Gilchrist\", dated 1925. Anne Geddes Gilchrist (1863–1954) was a highly respected English folk song collector and scholar, closely associated with the folk traditions of Lancashire, Westmorland, and the Lake District, making this an appealing association copy linking two prominent regional historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopies boasting relevant regional provenance are less commonly encountered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenned by the distinguished antiquarian and former secretary to John Ruskin, \u003ci\u003eLake District History\u003c\/i\u003e serves as an authoritative and deeply personal primer to the English Lakes. W. G. Collingwood draws upon over fifty years of intimate knowledge of the region to untangle its complex past, offering readers a clear, engaging narrative of the dales, historical landmarks, and local events without overwhelming them with tedious minutiae. A beautifully illustrated and indispensable guide for anyone captivated by the heritage of Cumbria.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54878355358035,"sku":"5392","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260903_112122.jpg?v=1788772041","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/lake-district-history-w-g-collingwood-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}