Cambridge 1913 (Black's Sketchbooks)

A & C Black, London, 2009. Facsimile Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Walter M. Keesey. bound in grey cloth-covered boards with a pasted-on sketch of the fountain, Trinity College to the front cover (which is repeated on the title page). First published in 1913 this facsimile edition contains fifteen enchanting b/w. sketches of familiar Cambridge scenes. Found in the publisher’s archives, the Black's Sketchbooks are a series of books produced in the early 20th century by a group of well-known artists. Each book contains sketches of iconic English and Scottish cities and counties. There are also books on famous Continental cities such as Paris and Venice. The result is a charming series of books that present a fascinating look at British and European locations as they were almost a century ago. This title presents a delightful view of Cambridge as it was in 1913. First Thus. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. unpaginated. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Black titles spine. Illustrator: Walter M. Keesey. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Art & Design; Cambridge; Cambridge University; East Anglia; England; 1900-1920; History. ISBN: 1408111233. ISBN/EAN: 9781408111239. Inventory No: 3335. . 9781408111239