The House in the Park, R. Millington — 1st Edition

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The House in the Park, R. Millington — 1st Edition

Name: The House in the Park, R. Millington — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5388
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Publication: Liverpool, Published by the Town Clerk's Department for The Corporation of the City of Liverpool, [1957].

Formatting: 8vo, original illustrated card wrappers.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original pictorial card wrappers remain structurally sound and visually pleasing, with the green cover illustration remaining bright. There is some expected age-related toning, particularly to the margins and spine, alongside a smattering of light foxing and minor handling wear to the plain rear wrap. The binding remains firm and entirely uncreased, suggesting the volume has seen only gentle use. Internally, the pages are crisp and free from notable oxidisation, staining, or tearing. Aside from a neat, standard previous ownership signature in ink to the upper right of the preliminary leaf, the text block is highly presentable and remarkably clean, fully justifying the grade.

Catalogue Note: First edition of this scarce post-war survey of Liverpool’s parkland estates. Written and charmingly illustrated by Reg Millington, the city's Information Officer at the time, the work was officially published by the Town Clerk's Department. Unstated on the title page, bibliographic records firmly trace the publication of this edition to 1957. The volume is notably scarce on the open market, having long been out of print, making it a desirable acquisition for collectors of Merseyside local history. Bearing an early ownership signature of 'K. Anderton', this copy survives as a pleasing example of mid-century civic publishing.

The House in the Park offers a fascinating architectural and social history of the grand mansions and estates situated within Liverpool's public parks. From the enduring Tudor splendour of Speke Hall to the lost, forgotten houses such as Harthill, Otterspool, and Walton Hall, author and illustrator Reg Millington provides a poignant tribute to the city's civic heritage. Through detailed historical sketches and evocative line drawings, this slim volume preserves the memory of the prominent local families who shaped Liverpool's commercial empire and the magnificent homes they left behind.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: R. Millington

Book Publisher: Town Clerk's Department for The Corporation of the City of Liverpool

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1957

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Book Binding: Softcover

Illustrator: R. Millington

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Liverpool, United Kingdom

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