Freda Derrick — Gothic Wanderings in Somerset

London, Simpkin Marshall Ltd. 1930. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of this collection of sketches from across Somerset by English writer Eleanor Freda Derrick. First edition. With the scarce original unclipped dust wrapper. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece and numerous in-text figures. A collection of sketches from across the county of Somerset in England, highlighting the Gothic architecture of different areas, and providing commentary on the changing landscape. With chapters on churches, the men who built them, the church garden, and the image of Christ. Written by Eleanor Freda Derrick, an English painter, writer, and illustrator. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, very smart with minor wear to the extremities. Original unclipped dust wrapper is sound with light wear and chipping to the extremities. The odd small closed tear to the panel edges with a 1" closed tear to the front panel. Minor sunning to the spine with the odd small mark to the panels. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with minor age toning to the endpapers. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed/Good.