[Fine Binding | Arts & Crafts] Tales of Old Inns

Tales Of Old Inns: The History, Legend and Romance of Some of Our Older Hostelries. London: Trust Houses Limited, 1929. Second edition. "Illustrated from pencil drawings by Mr W M Keesey A.R.I.B.A., A.R.C.A., from a number of old prints and photographs". Bound in russet brown crushed morocco with a small Arts & Crafts-inspired gilt panel to the front cover with the title on a bed of leaves, branches, and berries, along with some light stippling and small stamp. Five bands to spine with gilt ruling, title to second compartment. Gilt ruled turn-ins with patterned endpapers. All edges gilt. Measures approx. 5.75" x 8.25". Some spotting to covers and light rubbing to edges and spine.