Herbert Arthur Morrah — The Oxford Union 1823-1923

London, Cassell & Company, Ltd, 1923 . First edition. Cloth. A very scarce signed presentation copy of the first edition of this illustrated historical account of one of the world's most prestigious private students' societies. The first edition.  A very scarce signed presentation copy, signed and inscribed by the author to the half title page: 'Mr and Mrs Gill from the Author New Years' Day 1924. Witg fullest appreciation of all the devoted work of the Steward for the Oxford Union. H.A.M.' In the publisher's original grey cloth binding.  Illustrated with a frontispiece, and thirty plates. Collated, complete. A work by Herbert Arthur Morrah, providing a historical account of the Oxford Union from the early nineteenth century to the early twentieth century.  The Oxford Union is a debating society in the city of Oxford, England, whose membership is drawn primarily from the University of Oxford. Founded in 1823, it is one of Britain's oldest university unions and is widely considered as one of the world's most prestigious private students' societies. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, light fading to spine, with slight bumping to the head and tail. Small marks to head of rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with light spotting to the front and rear. Author's ink inscription to half title page. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .