The Lakes
Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., 1966.
First edition. 4to. Pictorial paper covered boards with matching illustrated dustwrapper. Loosely inserted some black and white photos of Lakeland scenes. Pictorial map endpapers. Beautifully illustrated with 17 full page colour illustrations from paintings and many full page drawings of Lakeland scenes. A fine copy in dustwrapper, original owner's name to half title.
Heaton Cooper's wonderfully atmospheric drawings capture the natural beauty of the Cumbrian scenery. Lakes covered range from the larger lakes of Windmere and Coniston Water to the smaller ones such as Grasmere, Esthwaite Water and Wastwater.
Stock ID: 46376