London: Robert Hale Limited, (1980). First edition. THough we can find no record of a special edition this copy certainly appears to be one of a limited number of copies, specially bound and signed by the author. Oblong octavo. Signed by the author on the title page. 224 pp. with line drawings of Surrey by Baker throughout. Publisher's half brown morocco over marbled boards, gilt spine lettering, bown endpapers, top edge gilt. In a matching slipcase.

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Bookseller: Nat DesMarais Rare Books, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 71804
Title: A Picture of Surrey with Drawings by the Author.
Author: BAKER, John
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Robert Hale Limited
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: (1980)

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