The Owens College, Manchester : (Founded 1851). A Brief History of the College and Description of its Various Departments.
Manchester: J.E. Cornish, 1900. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition. Item #376098
Hartog's concise history of Owens College traces its growth from a modest mid nineteenth century foundation into a fully articulated institution with specialised departments, laboratories, and teaching programmes. He outlines the College's civic origins, its architectural expansion, and the academic ideals that shaped its early decades, paying close attention to the organisation of faculties, facilities, and student life. The result is both a commemorative survey and a practical guide, capturing the character of a Manchester institution on the threshold of becoming a modern university. Portrait frontis, 8 pages, 260 pages, 28 plates and a large folding area plan of the main buildings. Original maroon cloth, gilt lettered upper board. Spine and boards somewhat sunned, top edge dust marked. Contents clean and sound throughout, and still an attractive volume overall. Size: 25 x 30 cms. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; New Arrivals; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.
Keywords: BZDB395 Antiquarian & Rare; New Arrivals; Unbranded P.J. Hartog The Owens College, Manchester : (Founded 1851). A Brief History of the College and Description of its Various Departments.
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