Mary Sturgeon — Westminster Abbey: Its Memories and Its Message

London, George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 1921 . First edition. Cloth. Beautifully illustrated first edition of Sturgeon's historical view into Westminster Abbey. First edition.In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding.With a frontispiece and fifteen delicately coloured and black-and-white plates from Louis Weirter.In this text, Mary Sturgeon illuminates the history and significance of Westminster Abbey. From art to royal associations to symbolism in British society, Sturgeon builds a well-rounded picture of what she names "the spiritual home of the English-speaking peoples". In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very nice with only slight bumping and the occasional mark to the front and back boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with spotting heavier to the first and last few pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Louis Weirter. Very Good Indeed .