John Peter Hess — George Ormerod: Historian of Cheshire
Whitchurch , Herald Printers , 1989. First edition. Cloth. An excellent signed biographical work on English antiquary, George Ormerod. Author's presentation copy, signed to the dedication page. First edition. In the publisher's faux leather binding.George Ormerod was an English antiquary and historian who is best known for writing a major county history of Cheshire. He was also a founding member of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire and and of the Chetham Society. This biography, written by John Peter Hess, explores his ancestry, education, marriage and works. Illustrated with in-text monochrome images throughout. In the publisher's faux leather binding. With the original unclipped dust wrapper, unpriced. Externally, lovely. Dust wrapper is slightly sunned and minor shelf wear. A couple spots and marks to the wrap. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Very Good Indeed.
