1913 Markham Memorials

Description

Illustrated, Leather Binding, Very Scarce

A very scarce work, complete in two volumes.

An association copy, with a loosely inserted note from a member of the Markham family, Reverend Canon Gervase W. Markham, dated 1905 and addressed only to 'Dear John', discussing the family lineage and relationships between branches of the family tree.

A historical and genealogical study of the prominent Markham family, a greatly expanded 'new edition' of David F. Markham's 'History of the Markham Family'.

The work of Sir Clements Robert Markham, a geographer and explorer, secretary of the Royal Geographical Society, and organiser of the National Antarctic Expedition of 1901-04, launching the polar career of Robert Scott.

Illustrated with nine colour coats of arms, and ten full page illustrations to volume I, and with five colour coats of arms and ten full page illustrations to volume II, by Mabel Markham. Collated, complete.

In attractive half morocco bindings.

With the armorial bookplate of Frederick Markham Tindall, a member of the Markham family, to the front pastedown, alongside the former owner's label of Joan Corder.