Henry Owen — Gerald the Welshman

London, Whiting & Co, 1889. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce biography of Cambro-Norman priest and historian, Gerald of Wales, bound in the publihser's half vellum binding. The first edition of this very scarce work on Gerald of Wales, also known as Giraldus Cambrensis.  Bound in the publisher's original half vellum binding.  Illustrated with a genealogical table of descent and a coloured, folding map of Wales, in impeccable condition. Collated, complete.  Antiquary and Welsh historian, Henry Owen was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He primarily published works on the history of Pembrokeshire. This, his earliest published work, began as a lecture delivered to the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion. He covers Gerald's early life and education, his acts and deeds, the fight for St David's, his retirement and death. Including historiographical analysis on his books and his editors.  Bound in the publisher's original half vellum binding. Externally, generally sound. Notable soiling to vellum spine, less so to extremities. The odd mark to boards. Darkening to cloth at extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Library stamps to title page and to verso of publication statement page. Toning to deckled fore edge. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .