George W. Sturges — 2vol Set Edmonton Past and Present

London, The Montagu School Press, 1938-1941. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce, limited edition two volume set, on the history of Edmonton, both signed by the author. A very scarce set of two limited edition volumes, illustrated, signed, and in their original green cloth.These works trace the history of Edmonton, London across centuries.Volume 1 is one of 150 copies, while volume 2 is number 48 of a limited edition print run of 150 copies, both produced 'for private circulation only'Volume 1 is a presentation copy, featuring a list of errata identified in the title. There are additional pencil corrections throughout.Both volumes are punctuated with lino-cut illustrations by Frank H. Masters, and an additional folding map, to the rear of volume 2, and photographs.Each features a monochrome frontispiece, and 18, and 16 further monochrome plates, respectively.Collated, complete. Bound in original green cloth. Externally, very smart. The odd marks to boards. Shelf wear. Wear to vol2 spine and extremities. Book title written on vol2 spine. Age toning to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound, occasional strain. Pages generally bright and clean. Slight spotting throughout. Signatures to front free endpapers. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Frank H. Masters. Very Good Indeed .