Harold Charles Moffatt — Old Oxford Plate

London, Archibald Constable & Co. 1906. First edition. Cloth. An extensive volume describing some old Oxford plates and their owners, the uncommon first edition. A history told through this collection of old Oxford plates by Harold Charles Moffatt. In 1895, a loan collection of plate, which  consisted of the best specimens owned by the Colleges, was held at Cambridge. An illustrated catalogue of such exhibition was published shortly after. The Oxford Historical Society have asked the author of this volume, Harold Charles Moffatt, to work on a similar publication for on the Oxford College Plate. Moffatt published this present volume in 1906 as a companion to the Old Cambridge Plate. The first edition. Including some of the most remarkable specimens, some historically interesting as gifts or bequests of eminent founders or benefactors. Illustrated with ninety-six full page plates, accompanied by descriptions. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally sound with some shelf wear and a minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. With some cracking to the front and rear joint and a minor loss to the head of the spine. With a minor library stamp to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with ninety-six full page plates, accompanied by descriptions. Collated, complete. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .