London, Macmillan and Co., 1911
The fourth expanded edition of Lyte's (1848-1940) popular history of England's most renowned school, with presentation inscription in ink to the front fly leaf for 'Roger E. Thompson on his leaving Eton from his Tutor L.P., Eton College 1916-1921, July 1921'.
Fourth edition; 8vo (25 x 17 cm); ink presentation inscription to front fly leaf, folding colour plan of Eton College and numerous other illustrations including a portrait frontispiece, full colour plates and woodcut initials, the odd, peripheral spot; maroon calf, spine with raised-bands and gilt title-piece, marbled edges, the spine slightly faded, internally near fine.
Fourth edition; 8vo (25 x 17 cm); ink presentation inscription to front fly leaf, folding colour plan of Eton College and numerous other illustrations including a portrait frontispiece, full colour plates and woodcut initials, the odd, peripheral spot; maroon calf, spine with raised-bands and gilt title-piece, marbled edges, the spine slightly faded, internally near fine.
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