William Andrews (ed.) — Bygone Middlesex

London, William Andrews, 1899. First edition. Cloth. A collection of essays regarding many different aspects of historical Middlesex. This is a First Edition of the work, compiled by William Andrews, in original publisher's blue cloth binding with gilt detailing to the front and to the spine. This is one of many in the Bygone series which featured different areas of Britain, edited by William Andrews. This work is comprised of a collection of essays surrounding the topic of Middlesex and its history. William Andrews included a preface to this work, explaining his aim to present the rich history of the area, along with the help of other writers. Thomas Frost provides a depiction of Historic Middlesex, while the Rev George Tyack details Hampton Court Palace. With a frontispiece of The March to Finchley, and many other illustrations throughout. With historical newspaper articles relating to Middlesex included, taped in to the front of the work.There are seven separate pieces, dated 1926 to 1932. Ink inscription to the first blank.Advertisements for the Bygone Series to the rear of the work. In original publisher's blue cloth binding. Externally, smart with minor shelf wear. Light rubbing to extremities and the occasional mark to boards. Rubbing mark to the rear of the board. Age toning and the odd mark to endpapers. Newspaper articles taped in to front endpaper and first two blanks. Offsetting from newspapers. Internally, firmly bound. Ink inscription to front blank. Pages bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .