Ch. H. Moody — Selby Abbey: A Resume

London, Elliot Stock, 1908. Paperback. A charming copy of this work on the history of Selby Abbey, beautifully illustrated by E Ridsdale Tate. A lovely copy of this incredibly charming book on the history of Selby Abbey. Written by Charles Harry Moody, a composer and organist of Ripon Minister. Selby Abbey is located in northern England near York and it is one of the few surviving English medieval church buildings displaying both Norman and Gothic styles. This book includes a preface by Reverend Maurice Parkin, Vicar of Selby. This book was illustrated by E Ridsdale Tate of York, and it contains 23 plates, many of which are photographs. Bound in the publisher's original blue paper wraps. Externally, a lovely copy with very minor shelf wear to spine. Internally, generally firmly bound with a bit of looseness to pages 92 and 93. A couple spots to the last page, but otherwise pages are very bright and clean. In lovely condition considering its age. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: E Risdale Tate. Very Good Indeed .