Alfred J. Church — Early Britain

London, T. Fisher Unwin , 1891. Leather. A prize-bound second edition of Alfred J. Church's history that covers Britain during antiquity and the early medieval period, with illustrations. The second edition of this work. In full calf prize binding, with decorative gilt to the spine and gilt stamp of Mercers School to the front board. With an uninscribed prize bookplate from the school to the front pastedown. An absorbing early British history, covering the period from 400 BC through to c1070 AD, with telling of legends and extracts from historical records. From English classical scholar, Alfred John Church, who also wrote a number of stories in English re-telling of classical tales and legends for young people. Embellished with a frontispiece and plenty of in-text and full page illustrations.  In full calf prize binding. Externally, very smart. With slight darkening to the spine and marks to the boards. With light shelf wear and a prize bookplate of Mercers School to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with occasional scattered spots. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .