DERBYSHIRE. THOMPSON (Francis). A History of Chatsworth: Being a Supplement to the Sixth Duke of Devonshire's Handbook.1949

London: Country Life Limited, First edition, 4to (310 x 235 mm), 250pp., author's presentation inscription, 113 plates, orig. blue publishers cloth, stamped in gilt. Authoritative work produced by the librarian just before the death of the 10th Duke when huge death duties jeopardised the future of the estate.