The Church Bells of Huntingdonshire: Their Inscriptions, Founders, Uses, Traditions, etc.

Rev. T. M. N. Owen

Published by Jarrold and Sons, London, 1899

About this Item

An uncommon limited edition survey of Huntingdonshire's church bells, in which is loosely inserted a presentation note from the author. A limited edition of two hundred copies super royal octavo, this being no. 119.With a loosely inserted presentation slip written and signed by the author.In the publisher's original cloth binding.A fascinating survey of the church bells of Huntingdonshire written by Theodore Montague Nugent Owen, who moved to the county in 1887 and took over as Rector of Wood Walton. With details of the number of church bells present at the time and their distinctive features, shapes, inscriptions, stamps and more.With in-text illustrations throughout.Also loosely inserted is a pamphlet titled 'Conducting Stedman' by David E. Parsons, published by the Central Council of Church Bell ringers in 1989. In the original cloth binding. Externally, with damp stains to the rear board and minor fading to the spine. With rubbing to the spine head and tail. Bookplate of one Julian Limentani and an ink impression for the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with a duplicate ink impression to the front free endpaper and a small contemporary ink inscription. With occasional light spotting throughout. Good.

Seller Inventory # 956Y7

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Church Bells of Huntingdonshire: Their Inscriptions, Founders, Uses, Traditions, etc.
• Publisher: Jarrold and Sons, London
• Publication Date: 1899
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Condition: Good
• Signed: signed by author
• Book Type: book