Thomson (Hugh, illustrator).

Binding only, good condition. No cracks to the hinges or joints. No notable fading. Wear noted at the corners of the boards. Slightly scuffed.

Thomson (Hugh, illustrator). Cranford, by Mrs. Gaskell. With a Preface by Anne Thackeray Ritchie, London: Macmillan and Co., 1891. Large 8vo, bound in 1892 by Riviere & Son in tan crushed morocco, spine gilt in compartments, covers gilt with elaborate outer frames enclosing central arabesques, gilt inner dentelles incorporating a Vitruvian scroll, top edge gilt, others untrimmed, half-title, original cloth covers and dust jacket bound in at rear (qty: 1)

First edition thus, large-paper issue, this copy signed by the artist on the title-page.