George F. Bosworth — George Monoux: The Man and His Work

Walthamstow, Walthamstow Antiquarian Society, 1927 . First edition. Paperback. A very scarce first edition biographical study of Tudor merchant and London benefactor George Monoux, complete with plates, a fold-out genealogical table. In the publisher's original paper wraps.A very scarce copy of this work.First edition.Illustrated with 9 monochrome plates including a frontispiece, with a large fold-out genealogical table to the rear. Collated, complete. A biographical and documentary study of George Monoux (c.1465-1544), Tudor merchant, Lord Mayor of London, MP, and benefactor of Walthamstow, tracing his civic career, commercial networks, charitable foundations, and legacy within the City of London.George F. Bosworth was a local historian and schoolmaster whose research focused on Walthamstow and Essex, particularly the history of Monoux School and its early benefactors.With two essays by Miss Phyllis Wollnough and Miss Edith Hatch loosely inserted. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, smart. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities resulting in one or two small closed tears and the odd crease. Front wrap disbound from spine and front but holding at the rear. Lacking the front free endpaper. Loss to tail of spine, slightly loosening the binding here. Otherwise, internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: None Stated. Very Good .