The Lakes, W. Heaton Cooper — 2nd Edition, Signed

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The Lakes, W. Heaton Cooper — 2nd Edition, Signed

Name: The Lakes, W. Heaton Cooper — 2nd Edition, Signed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5377
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Publication: London and New York, Frederick Warne & Co Ltd, 1970

Formatting: 4to, pp. xvii, 219.

Condition Report: Very Good. This copy maintains sound structural integrity with a firm, square binding and pictorial boards that remain bright beneath the dust wrapper. The text block is tight and largely pristine, exhibiting only very faint spotting along the top edge, consistent with standard shelf-wear. The pages are internally clean, crisp, and completely free from tears or blemishes. The dust wrapper retains strong, unfaded colours across the panels, presenting excellently despite a minute nick and minor rubbing at the extremities.

Catalogue Note: This is the second edition of W. Heaton Cooper's definitive mid-century exploration of the Lake District. The volume is profusely illustrated throughout, seamlessly combining topographical analysis with landscape art by incorporating 17 full-colour plates and 64 black-and-white drawings by the author.

Crucially, this copy boasts a flat signature by the author, "W. Heaton Cooper," executed in blue ink on the half-title page. As the signature is present without a personal dedication, it holds a broad, unrestrictive appeal. While unsigned copies of this edition are relatively common on the secondary market, signed examples present a notably scarcer opportunity for collectors.

A quintessential and deeply evocative study of England’s most celebrated landscape, this volume captures the rugged atmosphere and poetic spirit of the Lake District. Written and illustrated by the renowned landscape painter W. Heaton Cooper, the text provides a rich synthesis of geological history, local lore, and visual beauty. His meticulous drawings and atmospheric paintings function not merely as decoration, but as a parallel narrative that guides the reader through winding tarns, shadowed valleys, and towering peaks. It remains an essential cornerstone for collectors of regional British topography and local history.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: W. Heaton Cooper

Book Publisher: Frederick Warne & Co Ltd

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: Second Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 236

Book Publication Year: 1970

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: W. Heaton Cooper

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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