Joan Wake — The Brudenells of Deene

London, Cassell & Company, 1953 . First edition. Leather. A beautifully bound edition of Joan Wake's genealogical history of the Brudenell family, in a very fine full morocco binding from Bayntun-Riviere. The first edition, first impression of this work from English historian Joan Wake.In a full morocco signed binding by Bayntun-Riviere, with gilt detailing to the spine, and marbled endpapers.Illustrated with thirty-five half tone plates, a double page map, and a folding genealogical table. Collated, complete.This is a charming and detailed biography of the Brudenell family of Deene Park, Northamptonshire. The family acquired the impressive property in 1514, when Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas Sir Robert Brudenell purchased it, with ownership descending through the male line to the modern day. With the morocco bookplate of W.A. Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey to the front pastedown.A beautifully bound example of this work. In a full morocco signed binding, with gilt detailing to back strip. Externally, exceptionally beautiful, with a touch of fading to back strip, as is common with blue morocco. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine .