The Norfolk Broads

London Methuen & Co. Ltd. 1930.

Exceptionally bound edition of a scarce Norfolk guide

Fourth edition, revised. 225x165mm. pp. [1bl] x, 408 [8bl]. 46 colour plates, 23 in monotone by SOUTHGATE, Frank, R.B.A. Calf leather intricately tooled in black, with gilt lettering to front cover and spine. Six compartments and five raised bands on spine. Title in second, author's name in third and illustrator's name in fifth compartments. Binding by Syd. A. Howe, Guildford. Marbled fixed and free front and back endpapers. Foxing to all edges and internally.

 A beautiful, privately bound edition of a classic Norfolk text. Dutt is still considered an authority on the manmade network of rivers and lakes which comprises The Norfolk Broads. This copy is highly collectable, with its exquisitely crafted binding.

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