The History of Thame and its Hamlets' Including the Abbey of Thame, Prebend, Free School

A scarce first edition toporagphical history of Thame, Oxfordshire, illustrated throughout. From the library of the Viscount Esher. The first edition of this scarce work.Illustrated with a folding plate, and six plates.Handwritten letter bound in before the title page from Frederick George Lee, a priest who was born in Thame. The letter details Ascott Chapel, and includes a sketch.A topographical study on Thame and its hamlets in Oxfordshire. This was the native town of the author, a touching history of the market town written by someone with a deep connection to it.By Mr. Harry Lupton.Bookplate of Oliver Brett, Viscount Esher, to the front paste down. Brett was a peer and politician, private secretary to Lord Morley, and a chairman of the National Trust.Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library.List of subscribers to the rear. In a half calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart. Spine and joints are lightly faded. A few minor marks to the boards and spine. Light rubbing to the joints. Bookplate and bookseller's label to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with only a few light spots. Near Fine.…