Rev. Charles Overton — The History of Cottingham

Hull, J. W. Leng, 1861. First edition. Paperback. A first edition copy of this very scarce history of Cottingham, near Hull, by Charles Overton. The first edition of this very scarce work in the publisher's original paper wraps. Lacking the rear of the wrap. Previous owner's ink inscription to the title page. Illustrated with a frontispiece. A very scarce historical study of Cottingham, near Hull, by the British cleric and writer Charles Overton (1805–1889). Overton was best known for his work Cottage Lectures on Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" practically explained. His poem Ecclesia Anglicana was parodied by Thomas Moore. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Lacking the rear of the wrap. Front of the wrap is coming loose and may detach with further handling. Losses to the head and tail of the backstrip and to the lower corner of the front of the wrap. Small marks to the front of the wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for the odd spot to the first few pages. Ink marks to pages 26 and 27. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .