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This work is a charming collection of illustrations by John Dinsdale, showing life in Scarborough in the late nineteenth century. Some of the illustrations include a portrait of Lord Derwent, 'Entrance to Cliff Gardens', 'Looking South from Saloon', 'Entrance to Aquarium', 'The Sunday Promenade', 'The Twice-a-Day Whirligig', and 'North Cliff from Saloon'.
Dinsdale was an artist who contributed his illustrations to 'Punch', 'Illustrated London News', and 'Girls' Own Paper'. He also published 'Sketches of London', and 'Sketches of Scarborough'.
This work is dedicated to Lord Derwent. Derwent was a Baron and a member of the Liberal party, succeeding the MP seat from his father.
Undated, dated using Copac.
Collated using Copac, complete. Condition Report: In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with pictorial paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Light markings to the boards has caused a little discolouration due to the light colour. A little light fading to the rear board. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Light fold to the front endpaper. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the odd scattered spot, mostly to the first few pages. Overall: Very Good