York : described by George Benson, pictured by E.W. Haslehust. [Beautiful England Series] [The City; The Minster; The Abbey Grounds]

Haslehust, E. W. ; Benson, George.

Published by London and Glasgow : Blackie and Son Limited, 1911., 1911

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64 p. incl 1 illustrated with plans, a color frontispiece and colored plates ; 24 cm. ; LCCN: 12-15876 ; LC: DA670.Y6 ; OCLC: 2135515 ; grey cloth boards with green lettering ; no dustjacket or slipcase ; sunning to spine and a tear to top of same ; 12 colour plates of watercolors by E. W. Haslehurst depicting various important sites in York before the advent of 20th century changes, including The Water-Gates, Lendal Bridge, Micklegate Bar, Bootham Bar, Fishergate Postern from the Walls, The S hambles (with the house of St. Margaret Cliveden depicted), Norman Porch, St. Lawrence's Tower, York Minster, York from the city walls, Entrance to the Banqueting Hall at King's Manor, York from the Ouse, College Street, St. William's College and Ch apter House, and the Ruins of St. Mary's Abbey ; interesting historical commentary enlivens the illustrations ; G. Seller Inventory # 4487

Bibliographic Details

Title: York : described by George Benson, pictured ...

Publisher: London and Glasgow : Blackie and Son Limited, 1911.

Publication Date: 1911

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Book Type: Book