1904-1909 Westminster Abbey & Eton

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Colour Plates, First Edition, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

Two volumes. First edition. This set contains: Westminster Abbey, 1904. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece and twenty colour plates. Collated complete. A study of the rich history of Westminster Abbey, exploring its architectural evolution, significant figures buried within its walls, and the connections between the English monarchy and the church. Written by Mrs. A. Murray Smith. Illustrated by John Fulleylove, an English landscape artist and illustrator. Eton, 1909. Illustrated with a twenty colour plates and a folding map to the rear. Collated complete. A detailed exploration of Eton College and its history, with chapters on Etonia, some Eton boys, Oppidans, reminiscences, and commentary on the college as it stands today. Written by Christopher Stone, a British author. Illustrated by Edith D. Brinton, an English artist and illustrator.