J. Tavenor Perry — Memorials of Old Middlesex

London, Bemrose & Sons Limited, 1909. First edition. Cloth. A comprehensive documentation of the history of Middlesex, compiled by John Tavenor-Perry. A first edition of the work by John Tavenor-Perry, in publisher's original red binding with gilt detail of the Middlesex County Arms. With publisher's advertisements to the rear. Tavenor-Perry documents the County of Middlesex, focusing on aspects such as Ancient Churches, local Battlefields and the Riverside Haunts of Poets and Painters. This work is illustrated throughout, with 28 plates, including three of Fulham Palace and one of a church ruin in Great Stanmore. There are 48 further drawings, all illustrated by J. Tavenor-Perry. Collated complete. In publisher's original binding. Externally generally smart, lightly rubbed in places. The occasional mark to boards. Light fading to spine. Some light wear to the extremities. Age toning and offsetting to endpapers. Ink inscription to front pastedown. Light spotting to endpapers. Internally generally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Occasional spotting. Very Good . Ill.: None Stated. Very Good .