Charles G. Harper — The Somerset Coast

London, Chapman & Hall, 1909. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of this comprehensive illustrated guide to the Somerset coast. The first edition of this uncommon work in the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Bookplates to the front paste down and front free end paper. Charles George Harper (1863–1943) was an English author and illustrator. Harper wrote and illustrated travel books, in particular those exploring the regions, roads, coastlines, literary connections, and old inns of Britain. This work focuses on the Somerset coast, with numerous illustrations by the author. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Externally smart, with just some fading to the spine and light shelf wear to the extremities. Both hinges are strained but holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright but spotted throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Charles G. Harper. Very Good .