Aymer Vallance — Old Crosses and Lychgates

London, B. T. Batsford, [1920]. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this charming illustrated study of old crosses and lychgates by Aymer Vallance. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding. Frontispiece and numerous plates and illustrations in text throughout. Collated complete. Inspired by an article on "Churchyard Crosses" published by the Burlington Magazine in 1918, newspaper editor Aymer Vallance wrote this article towards the end of the first world war, aiming to provide the the nation with an answer to the most suitable form of memorials for the dead. Vallance therefore explores the importance and significance of old crosses and lychgates in Britain, providing numerous photographic examples throughout. An undated copy, dated 1920 from Jisc, the first edition identified through the lack remarks on the edition. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally smart, with a little wear to the head and tail of the spine and some fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, apart from some offsetting to the free end papers. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .