A beautifully illustrated copy of The Fringes of Edinburgh by John Geddie, illustrated throughout by Arthur Wall and published by W. & R. Chambers Ltd., London and Edinburgh.
John Geddie explores the villages, countryside and historic outskirts surrounding Edinburgh, recording the landscapes, buildings and traditions that once lay beyond the city's boundaries. Arthur Wall's charming colour frontispiece and numerous pen-and-ink illustrations complement the text, making this one of the most attractive early twentieth-century books on Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Bound in the original publisher's maroon cloth with gilt lettering to the spine. The binding remains sound and clean, while the contents are well preserved with bright illustrations and clean pages throughout.
An attractive volume for collectors of Edinburgh history, Scottish topography and illustrated travel books.
Key Information
- Title: The Fringes of Edinburgh
- Author: John Geddie
- Illustrator: Arthur Wall
- Publisher: W. & R. Chambers, Limited
- Place of Publication: London & Edinburgh
- Publication Date: c.1913–1914
- Edition: Early Edition
- Binding: Original publisher's maroon cloth
- Dust Jacket: No
- Illustrations: Colour frontispiece and numerous pen-and-ink illustrations by Arthur Wall
- Language: English
- Format: Hardback
Condition Report
- Original maroon cloth binding in very good condition.
- Gilt lettering to the spine remains bright and legible.
- Light rubbing and minor shelf wear consistent with age.
- Small knocks and minor marks to the upper board.
- Binding firm and secure.
- Internally clean with bright pages.
- Colour frontispiece and illustrations remain well preserved.
- Light age toning to the page edges.
- Overall a very good copy.