Oxford, Andrew Lang

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Oxford, Andrew Lang

Name: Oxford, Andrew Lang
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5920
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Publication: London, Seeley & Co. Limited, 1908.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 286.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original blue publisher's cloth remains exceptionally bright and attractive, featuring sharp, unoxidised gilt tooling to both the spine and upper board, which strongly elevates the book's visual appeal and shelf presence. While there is some trivial rubbing to the extremities and slight bumping to the corners, the binding itself remains structurally tight and secure, fully maintaining its integrity. The top edge gilt is remarkably bright, with the remaining edges traditionally untrimmed. Internally, the text block is predominantly clean and legible, though the final grade is conservatively held at Very Good due to heavy, mottled foxing and offsetting present on the front endpapers; a common flaw for paper stock of this era. A neat contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper is present, but does not detract. Overall, this is a highly presentable, solid copy that overcomes its internal foxing with an unusually well-preserved exterior.

Catalogue Note: Issued as a "New Edition", this visually striking volume is profusely illustrated with fifty illustrations, including a lovely colour frontispiece protected by a tissue guard, and numerous plates capturing the architectural splendour of Oxford's colleges and streets. The ornate binding is particularly notable, displaying the University of Oxford's coat of arms within an elaborate gilt cartouche.

The book bears a standard, neatly penned contemporary gift inscription to the front free endpaper dated "March 1920", accompanied by a poetic quote: "'With glistening spires and pinnacles adorn'd'". Furthermore, a period newspaper clipping detailing the historical "Town and Gown" riots of St. Scholastica's Day has been loosely laid in, providing a charming piece of related ephemera.

Finding this specific edition with such bright, unrubbed gilt on the open market is decidedly uncommon, making it an excellent addition for collectors of decorative cloth bindings or Oxford topography.

A captivating exploration of the historic university city of Oxford by the versatile Scottish man of letters, Andrew Lang. The work blends historical narrative with architectural appreciation and rich anecdotes, bringing the ancient colleges, bustling streets, and vivid characters of Oxford to life.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Andrew Lang

Book Publisher: Seeley & Co. Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

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Signed: No

Book Pages: 286

Book Publication Year: 1908

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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