{"product_id":"edinburgh-a-sketch-book-by-g-g-hornby","title":"Edinburgh: A Sketch-Book by G. G. Hornby (c.1920s) | Illustrated","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"356\" data-start=\"143\"\u003eA charming illustrated copy of \u003cstrong data-end=\"202\" data-start=\"174\"\u003eEdinburgh: A Sketch-Book\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-end=\"220\" data-start=\"206\"\u003eG. G. Hornby\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a collection of finely executed sketches capturing many of Edinburgh's best-known streets, buildings and historic landmarks.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"358\"\u003ePublished in the early twentieth century, this attractive volume presents the city's architectural character through delicate line drawings rather than lengthy text. Featuring views including \u003cstrong data-end=\"573\" data-start=\"550\"\u003eSt Giles' Cathedral\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"594\" data-start=\"575\"\u003eJohn Knox House\u003c\/strong\u003e and other iconic locations throughout the Old Town, it offers a nostalgic glimpse of Edinburgh before the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1058\" data-start=\"714\"\u003eBound in the publisher's original paper-covered boards with the pictorial title label to the front cover, the book retains its period character. The pages remain clean with only light age toning. Particularly appealing is the contemporary gift inscription dated \u003cstrong data-end=\"994\" data-start=\"976\"\u003e21st June 1923\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding an authentic touch of provenance to this early example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"1060\"\u003eAn attractive volume for collectors of Edinburgh, Scottish topography and illustrated books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"413\" data-start=\"394\" data-section-id=\"1f0lum5\"\u003eKey Information\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"874\" data-start=\"414\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"453\" data-start=\"414\" data-section-id=\"9gakgz\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"416\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"453\" data-start=\"427\"\u003eEdinburgh: A Sketch-Book\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"498\" data-start=\"454\" data-section-id=\"152cmyo\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"481\" data-start=\"456\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"498\" data-start=\"482\"\u003eG. G. Hornby\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"533\" data-start=\"499\" data-section-id=\"11jsgnz\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"515\" data-start=\"501\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"533\" data-start=\"516\"\u003eA. \u0026amp; C. Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"568\" data-start=\"534\" data-section-id=\"1avixmc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"561\" data-start=\"536\"\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"569\" data-section-id=\"1dcyuku\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"592\" data-start=\"571\"\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1912\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"684\" data-start=\"656\" data-section-id=\"17t6owh\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"670\" data-start=\"658\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"756\" data-start=\"685\" data-section-id=\"cadqav\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"699\" data-start=\"687\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original paper-covered boards with pictorial title label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"874\" data-start=\"757\" data-section-id=\"1ysojch\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"777\" data-start=\"759\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 full-page pen and ink sketches printed on one side only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1632\" data-start=\"1613\" data-section-id=\"1o9sndk\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1634\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1704\" data-start=\"1634\" data-section-id=\"10d27tc\"\u003eOriginal paper-covered boards with light marks and age-related wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1743\" data-start=\"1705\" data-section-id=\"1k7k5xv\"\u003eOriginal title label remains intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1769\" data-start=\"1744\" data-section-id=\"hjsc73\"\u003eBinding firm and sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1806\" data-start=\"1770\" data-section-id=\"1mkoytl\"\u003ePages clean with light age toning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1891\" data-start=\"1807\" data-section-id=\"p8mqec\"\u003eContemporary gift inscription dated \u003cstrong data-end=\"1863\" data-start=\"1845\"\u003e21st June 1923\u003c\/strong\u003e to the front free endpaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1924\" data-start=\"1892\" data-section-id=\"1f4hfn9\"\u003eNo significant foxing visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1925\" data-section-id=\"1d5tgba\"\u003eOverall a good, original example.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"campbellscuriosities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56882484707708,"sku":"RCC-NE0149","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/9676\/6415\/files\/DSC_1793.jpg?v=1781387790","url":"https:\/\/www.campbellscuriosities.co.uk\/products\/edinburgh-a-sketch-book-by-g-g-hornby","provider":"campbellscuriosities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}