Letters from Catalonia and Other Parts of Spain, Rowland Thirlmere — 1st Edition

£85.00

Letters from Catalonia and Other Parts of Spain, Rowland Thirlmere — 1st Edition

Name: Letters from Catalonia and Other Parts of Spain, Rowland Thirlmere — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5909
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Publication: London, Hutchinson & Co., 1905

Formatting: 8vo, 2 volumes. pp. x, 384; ix, [385]-810.

Condition Report: Good. The publisher’s original gilt-decorated maroon cloth remains structurally sound, though exhibiting the expected wear of an ex-library set. The boards show minor rubbing and faint surface marks, whilst the spines display slight fading, rubbing to the extremities, and visible library shelf numbers (both painted at the base and blind-stamped in the centre). The top edges retain their gilt; the fore and bottom edges remain proudly untrimmed, showing moderate age-toning. Internally, the bindings remain firm and tight. The front pastedowns bear the institutional bookplates of the Borough of Lancaster Public Library, and while the pages are largely clean and bright, there is some mild, occasional toning and minor handling marks commensurate with past library circulation. The illustrations and tissue guards remain well-preserved. Overall, an attractive and sturdy reading set despite its institutional history.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition of Rowland Thirlmere’s evocative Spanish travelogue, complete across two volumes. "Rowland Thirlmere" was the pen name of John Walker (1861–1932), a poet and travel writer born in Wythburn, Cumberland. The work is profusely illustrated throughout with full-page plates and in-text drawings by artists such as T. Thompson and Gilbert Rogers, alongside a striking colour frontispiece.

The set’s provenance includes the historic institutional bookplates of the Borough of Lancaster Public Library to the front pastedowns, with corresponding library shelf marks neatly stamped and painted onto the spines.

Complete two-volume sets in their highly decorative original bindings remain relatively scarce, particularly those that have survived institutional circulation with their structural integrity and ornate gilt tooling intact.

Published at the dawn of the twentieth century, Letters from Catalonia and Other Parts of Spain is a richly descriptive travelogue capturing the vibrant essence of Spain. Through the perceptive eyes of John Walker (writing under his pseudonym, Rowland Thirlmere), readers are taken on a sweeping, romantic journey through the landscapes, architecture, and daily life of Catalonia and beyond. From the bustling streets and festivals of Alcoy to the serene majesty of Vich Cathedral, the narrative is elevated by a wealth of charming contemporary illustrations. It stands as a fascinating historical snapshot of Spanish culture, customs, and allure as witnessed by an Edwardian traveller.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Rowland Thirlmere

Book Publisher: Hutchinson & Co.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Travel, Exploration & Adventure

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 810

Book Publication Year: 1905

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: T. Thompson, Gilbert Rogers, et al.

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

Book Dimensions:

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