Rare and Unusual Books

Published: London, Macmillan,
Date: 1877.
Description: 206pp. Cloth 18x12. Owner's signature and date on half title (by W.P Turnbull, 1878. He was a notable School Inspector). Head of spine a trifle worn, else a very good copy.
Notes: A rare Octavia Hill item. As well as being a housing reformer, the author was very involved with public ownership of land. She was a founding member of the National Trust and the Commons Preservation Society. Other essays here include 'Open Spaces' and 'The Future of our Commons'.
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Price: £115.00