Chronicles of the Hedges and Other Essays Edited, with an Introduction and Notes, by Samuel J. Looker. Illustrated with pencil drawings by Richard Jefferies & by his uncle, John Luckett Jeffries

Richard Jefferies; Samuel J. Looker

Published by Phoenix House, London, 1948

About this Item

A wonderfully illustrated first edition of John Richard Jefferies" "Chronicles of the Hedges and Other Essays", in unclipped dust wrapper. A smart first edition, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. A charming collection of essays from noted English nature writer and essayist, John Richard Jefferies (1848-1887). Jefferies was known for his depiction of rural life in essays, novels, and books of natural history. His writings cover a range of genres and topics such as Belvis (1882), a children"s book, "After London" (1885), a science fiction writing, and "Round About a Great Estate" (1880), an esteemed collection of essays. Beautifully illustrated with pencil drawings by Richard Jefferies and his uncle, John Luckett Jefferies. Containing a bibliography of Jefferies" work to the rear. In the original publisher"s cloth binding, with original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Dust wrapper has some wear and chipping to the extremities. Some light marks to the dust wrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good.

Seller Inventory # 813C27

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chronicles of the Hedges and Other Essays Edited, with an Introduction and Notes, by Samuel J. Looker. Illustrated with pencil drawings by Richard Jefferies & by his uncle, John Luckett Jeffries
• Publisher: Phoenix House, London
• Publication Date: 1948
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: Richard Jefferies; John Luckett Jefferies
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bibliography & General