{"product_id":"oundation-of-liverpool-700th-anniversary-1st-edition","title":"Foundation of Liverpool 700th Anniversary — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFoundation of Liverpool 700th Anniversary: Historical Exhibition of Liverpool Antiquities Catalogue, Exhibition Committee — First Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Liverpool, L\u0026amp;N Typos Lithos, 1907\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, printed paper wrappers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The original printed wrappers remain remarkably clean and crisp for a fragile exhibition catalogue of this age, exhibiting only light, even toning and minor shelf-wear to the extremities. The binding is sound, with the square spine holding firm and displaying no splitting, severe creasing, or roll. Internally, the text block is bright and largely free from foxing or blemishes, showing just the expected gentle age-toning to the page margins. A very pleasing, structurally sound survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This catalogue was published to accompany the Historical Exhibition of Liverpool Antiquities held at the Walker Art Gallery between July 15th and August 10th, 1907, commemorating the 700th anniversary of the foundation of Liverpool by King John (who is illustrated on the front cover). The exhibition was a major civic event, and this standard wrappered edition was produced for attendees, detailing the vast array of local historical artifacts on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA preliminary note in this copy advertises a forthcoming limited edition of 250 numbered copies on hand-made paper, indicating this is the trade or standard issue available during the exhibition itself. Regional exhibition catalogues of this era are often found in poor, heavily handled condition; copies surviving in this state of preservation are increasingly scarce on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating window into Edwardian civic pride, this original 1907 exhibition catalogue celebrates the 700th anniversary of the foundation of Liverpool. Detailing the Historical Exhibition of Liverpool Antiquities held at the Walker Art Gallery, it offers a comprehensive record of the historical artifacts, documents, and artworks gathered to mark seven centuries since King John's founding charter. An essential piece of ephemera for collectors of Liverpool history and early 20th-century British regional topography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54878698045779,"sku":"5401","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260903_113039.jpg?v=1788774431","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/oundation-of-liverpool-700th-anniversary-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}