Harry J. Powell — Glass-Making in England

Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1923 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this illustrated history of glass making in England in the scarce original dust wrapper. First edition of Glass-Making in England by Harry J. Powell in the original publisher's cloth binding and scarce original clipped dust wrapper. A lovely and interesting history of the craft from its commencement in this country down to the War, with a chapter dedicated to each of the chief branches of glass-making. Harry J. Powell was a British glassmaker, associated with the Arts and Crafts Movement. Densely illustrated throughout with many in-text illustrations, a frontispiece, and a folding map. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding and clipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart. There is some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. The hinges are slightly strained but firm. The dust wrapper has some wear to the extremities and some closed tears which have been repaired. It is also age toned with some slight loss to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are very bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.