On Hail ... with Two Photographs of Hailstones
London: Edward Stanford 1893. First Edition. xv, [1], [1]-224 pages plus two leaves of plates, each an albumen photograph depicting hailstones. 9 x 6 inches. Publisher's dark red cloth boards, gilt. Previous owner's bookplate on front pastedown (Ex Biblotheca Car. I. Taboris). Number S.8457 written in pencil in several places. Light foxing. Overall darkening to the cloth, corners soft and lightly worn at the extremities. Very Good. Cloth. [29359]
The two photographs in rear were taken after the "Terrific Thunderstorm at Richmond, Yorkshire, on the 8th of July, 1893" by H. J. Metcalfe, Photographer, High Row, Richmond, Yorks. Each with separate copyright number.
Price: $950.00