Beautiful late-Victorian limited edition of The Book of Glasgow Cathedral: A History and Description, edited by George Eyre-Todd and published by Morison Brothers, Glasgow, 1898. This is copy number 404 of only 1000 printed for sale, as stated on the limitation page. The book is illustrated throughout, with artwork by David Small, Herbert Railton, J. The original decorative cloth binding features an attractive Art Nouveau / Glasgow Style design to the front board and spine. Condition. Covers: Original cloth boards with decorative design. Some rubbing, light marks and small scuffs consistent with age, with a bit of wear to corners and spine ends. Spine: Intact and legible, binding feels sound. Pages: Generally clean, but with scattered foxing/age spotting, especially to the preliminary and title pages (see photos). Edges and endpapers show expected age toning. No loose pages noted; a solid copy for its age. Please study the photos carefully as they form part of the description. A scarce and handsome volume for anyone interested in Glasgow history, Scottish ecclesiastical architecture, or Glasgow Cathedral itself – and an attractive example of late-19th-century decorative book design.
