Aymer Vallance — Old Crosses and Lychgates

London, B. T. Batsford, 1920 . First edition. Cloth. An excellent copy of the first edition of Aymer Vallance's study of the history of the commemoration of the dead through stone crosses and lychgates. Illustrated throughout. The first edition of this illustrated study of the old crosses and lychgates of England, from newspaper editor Aymer Vallance.Inspired by an article on 'Churchyard Crosses' published by the Burlington Magazine in 1918. This article was written 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. In the publisher's original cloth binding. A touch of shelf wear to back strip tail, otherwise in exceptional condition externally. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .