The British Empire in the First Year of the Twentieth Century [2 Volume Set, Deluxe Edition]

London: Heywood and Company Limited, 1902. Hardbacks, original vellum binding, gilt titles to spines and front boards. 27.5cm x 25.5cm. 2 folding maps in colour, numerous photogravure plates with tissue guards, including scenes of Africa, Ceylon, India, Hong Kong, Malta and Malaysia. Also numerous photogravure plates of 'Notable Men' of Empire and also 'Types of Native Races'. Limited deluxe edition, one of 1000 copies. nd. [circa1902]. Binding is slightly marked. Some browning to tissue guards, occasional minor spotting to verso of plates. Gift messages to front blanks of both vols. A rather splendid set. A heavy set, additional postage will be required for orders outside the UK. (al32). Limited Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good.