J. R. Wardale — Clare College Letters & Documents

Cambridge, Macmillan & Bowes, 1903. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of this scarce work on the history of Clare College through letters and documents, inscribed by the editor. The first edition of this scarce work in the publisher's original cloth binding. Inscribed by the editor to the front free end paper. Clare College is the second-oldest surviving college of the University of Cambridge, having been founded as University Hall in 1326. It was renamed Clare Hall in 1338 after an endowment from Elizabeth de Clare. This college is famous for its chapel choir and for its gardens. In this work, J. R. Wardale explores the history of the college through letters and documents. Illustrated with facsimiles and portraits throughout. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally fairly smart, with very light soiling to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are spotted throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .