Friends of Yesterday by A.M. Wilson A.H. Bullen Publisher First Edition 1903

Condition Notes: Previous owner's mark "417" to endpaperHeavy foxing/spotting to endpapersScattered foxing marks throughout text blockAll pages present and attachedBinding remains firm and intactOriginal cloth shows some rubbing to edgesSpine gilt dulled but readableLight wear to spine endsCorners show minor bumpingPhotographic plates remain clean and clear

Binding: Cloth

Language: English

Author: A.M. Wilson

Publisher: A.H. Bullen, London

Original/Facsimile: Original

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

A 1903 first edition of "Friends of Yesterday" by A.M. Wilson, published by A.H. Bullen of 47 Great Russell Street, London. A fascinating collection of Edwardian social observations and character sketches, illustrated with period photographs.

Physical Details:

• Publisher: A.H. Bullen, London
• Publication Date: 1903
• First Edition
• Original sage green cloth binding
• Gilt lettering to spine
• Black & white photographic illustrations
• 198 pages with xi introduction
• 16 chapters including character sketches and social observations

Contents Include:

• Landed Gentry
• Georgian Gossips
• Mrs. "Spider" Knight
• Parson Rook
• The Peddars' Way
• Kitchen Visitors
• Letters from Much Gaping
• The Train Off The Branch
• And other slices of early 20th century life

Condition:

• Previous owner's mark "417" to endpaper
• Heavy foxing/spotting to endpapers
• Scattered foxing marks throughout text block
• All pages present and attached
• Binding remains firm and intact
• Original cloth shows some rubbing to edges
• Spine gilt dulled but readable
• Light wear to spine ends
• Corners show minor bumping
• Photographic plates remain clean and clear
• No annotations or underlining in text
• Pages show expected age toning
• Some general soiling to cloth boards
• Text block remains tight and sound

A fascinating glimpse into Edwardian social life and customs, complete with atmospheric period photographs. A good, sound reading copy of this scarce first edition showing honest wear consistent with age. Perfect for collectors of social history or Edwardian literature.

Please examine all photographs carefully before purchase. Feel free to ask any questions about condition or content.