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	British Soldiers [Britain in Pictures Series] [2] Johnston, S. H. F. (Book #ID 43779) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. London 1944. First edition hard back publisher's original paper covered boards. 8vo 9" x 6" 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates [One by Edward Ardizzone], and 25 monochrome illustrations. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper without any tears or chips, spine not faded, the paper is crisp and fresh, super copy. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	English Music [Britain in Pictures Series No. 3]. Turner, W. J. [Walter James Redfern Turner (13 October 1889 - 18 November 1946) was an Australian-born, English-domiciled writer and critic]. (Book #ID 105212) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1941. 1941. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original stone grey and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 12 colour plates and 21 monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink message to the front free end paper dated 1941. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with age tanning to the edges, not price clipped, 3s. 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	British Rebels and Reformers [Britain in Pictures Series] Roberts, Harry (Book #ID 77922) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1942. London 1942. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea green green and white paper over boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 18 monochrome illustrations throughout. Foxing splashing to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 30 mm closed tear to the top front gutter, rubs to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Birds of Britain \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 36]. Fisher, James (Book #ID 108870) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1942. 1942. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original delphinium blue and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 12 colour plates and 26 monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with insignificant rubs, spine tanned. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	English Watercolour (Water Colour) Painters \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 88]. Paris, H. J. (Book #ID 105238) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1945. 1945. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original toffee and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 21 monochrome illustrations throughout. Neat ink message inside. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, sun fading down the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Sporting Pictures of England \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 87]. Paget, Guy (Book #ID 105239) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1945. 1945. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original old gold and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 12 colour plates and 21 monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	British Furniture Makers [Britain in Pictures Series] Gloag, John (Book #ID 12844) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1945. 1945. First edition hard back publisher's original paper covered boards. 8vo 9" x 6" 48 pp. 8 colour plates and 25 monochrome illustrations. Fine in Nr. Fine dust wrapper with light tanning to spine. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Insect Life in Britain [Britain in Pictures Series] [2] Taylor, Geoffrey (Book #ID 43459) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Second Impression 1946 [First Edition 1945]. London 1946. Hard back publisher's original paper covered boards. 8vo 9" x 6" 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 22 monochrome illustrations. Without any ownership markings, hint of age tanning to the end papers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to spine tips and corners, spine not faded. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£7.50 Convert currency

	The English at Table \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 51]. Hampson, John (Book #ID 105208) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. 1944. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original coral and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 25 monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, spine slightly faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Battlefields in Britain \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 78]. Wedgwood, C. V. (Book #ID 47334) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. 1944. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 21 monochrome illustrations throughout. A little foxing to the end papers, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little edge wear to the upper spine edge, light rubbing to the corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock over 80 other titles in this series. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The English Bible \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 66]. Grierson, Sir Herbert (1866-1960). (Book #ID 108687) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1943. 1943 First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark chocolate and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 21 monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink message dated 1950 to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine ends, edges and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	English Education \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 17]. Lindsay, Kenneth (Book #ID 105227) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1941. 1941. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 18 monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	British Photographers \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 71]. Beaton, Cecil (Book #ID 105295) Published by Bracken Books, Princess House, 50 Eastcastle Street, London \| William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London \| First Edition Thus 1987. 1987. First published by Collins in 1944. First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 20 monochrome illustrations throughout. Slight sun fading down the spine and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued is this format. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	English Pottery and China [Britain in Pictures Series No. 77]. Sempill, Cecilia (Book #ID 103666) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. 1944. First edition hard back binding in forest green cloth covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 29 monochrome illustrations throughout. Ex library with all the usual stamps, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	British Furniture Makers [Britain in Pictures Series No. 89]. Gloag, John (Book #ID 105237) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1945. 1945. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original toffee and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 25 monochrome illustrations throughout. Foxing to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	English Hymns and Hymn Writers \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 98]. Fox, Adam (Book #ID 108860) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1947. 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Brunswick green and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 8 colour plates and 22 monochrome illustrations throughout. Off-setting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with minor rubs. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	British Maps and Map Makers [Britain in Pictures Series] [2] Lynam, Edward (Book #ID 55061) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. London 1944. First edition hard back publisher's original paper covered boards. 8vo 9" x 6" 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 22 monochrome illustrations. Front free end paper missing. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the edges and corners, small piece of paper missing to the foot of the lower cover. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	British Clocks and Clockmakers [Britain in Pictures Series] [2] Ullyett, Kenneth (Book #ID 60814) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1947. 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown and white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 24 monochrome illustrations throughout. Just a little rubbing of the paper to the inside edges of the boards. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny rubs to the corners, spine not faded or darkened. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	British Engineers \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 47]. Chappell, Metius (Book #ID 105250) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1942. 1942. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original toffee and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 27 monochrome illustrations throughout. From the private library of Donald Wilhelm, Jr. [son of Donald George Wilhelm (January 23, 1887 - February 25, 1945) who was a prolific author and lecturer in New England, and the grandfather of Bill de Blasio, the Mayor of New York City] with his name stamp to the front free end paper 'Donald Wilhelm, Jr.' Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rub to the top of the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Children's Illustrated Books [Britain in Pictures Series] Smith, Janet Adam (Book #ID 69706) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1948. London 1948. First edition hard back publisher's original paper covered boards. 8vo 9" x 6" 48 printed pages of text with 4 colour plates and 33 monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink names and address's to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with small tears and chips to the spine tips and corners, slight sun fading to the spine, titles ticked to the rear cover. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Birds of Britain \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 36]. Fisher, James (Book #ID 105236) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1942. 1942. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original delphinium blue and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 12 colour plates and 26 monochrome illustrations throughout. Rubbing across the spine ends. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	British Mountaineers \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 22]. Smythe, F. S. (Book #ID 105223) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1942. 1942. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 24 monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubs to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	English Cities and Small Towns \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 48]. Betjeman, John (Book #ID 105249) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1943. 1943. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original toffee and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 31 monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with fragments of paper missing down the spine, shallow rubs to the corners and edges. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£22.00 Convert currency

	English Education [Britain in Pictures Series] [2] Lindsay, Kenneth (Book #ID 63952) Published by Collins 48 Pall Mall, London First Edition 1941. London 1941. First edition hard back publisher's original paper covered boards. 8vo 9" x 6" 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 18 monochrome illustrations. Light spotting to end papers and edges. Very Good Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light tanning to the spine, minor rubs to the tips and corners. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	British Statesmen [Britain in Pictures Series] Barker, Ernest (Book #ID 63954) Published by Collins 48 Pall Mall, London First Edition 1941. London 1941. First edition hard back publisher's original paper covered boards. 8vo 9" x 6" 48 printed pages of text with 12 colour plates and 17 monochrome illustrations. Spotting to end papers and edges, book plate inside. Very Good Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tanning to the spine, minor rubs to the tips and corners. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	English Essayists \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 106]. Dobree, Bonamy (Book #ID 108855) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1946. 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate green and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 8 colour plates and 23 monochrome illustrations throughout. Spotting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs, one short closed tear to the top front cover. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Guilds of the City of London [Britain in Pictures Series No. 82] Pooley, Sir Ernest (Book #ID 102354) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Second Revised Impression 1947. 1947. Second revised impression hard back binding in publisher's original aubergine and white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 19 monochrome illustrations throughout. Off-setting to the end papers. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, superb wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	The Londoner \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 64]. Nicholson, Dorothy (Book #ID 105292) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Second Impression 1946. 1946. Second impression hard back binding in publisher's original pine green and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 20 monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink message to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, light foxing to the paper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The English Bible \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 66]. Grierson, Sir Herbert (1866-1960). (Book #ID 108903) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1943. 1943. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark chocolate and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 8 colour plates and 21 monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The English Bible \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 66]. Grierson, Sir Herbert (1866-1960). (Book #ID 108904) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1943. 1943. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark chocolate and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 8 colour plates and 21 monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£22.00 Convert currency

	English Farming [Britain in Pictures Series No. 16]. Russell, John [Sir Edward John Russell (31 October 1872 - 12 July 1965) British soil chemist, agriculture scientist, and director of Rothamsted Experimental Station from 1912 to 1943] Introduction by Henry Williamson. (Book #ID 105226) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Third Edition 1943. 1943. Third edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 12 colour plates and 22 monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with internally repaired large closed tear across the front cover. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	British Clubs \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 63]. Darwin, Bernard [1876-1961]. (Book #ID 105293) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1943. 1943. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Wedgwood blue and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 20 monochrome illustrations throughout. Hint of spotting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with slight age darkening to the paper, shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	English Hymns and Hymn Writers [Britain in Pictures Series No. 98] Fox, Adam (Book #ID 71890) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1947. London 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green and white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 22 monochrome illustrations throughout. Small bump to the bottom edge. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one short closed tear to the top front cover, shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	English Pottery and China (Reprinted as English Pottery and Porcelain) \| The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 77]. Sempill, Cecilia [Lady Cecilia Alice Sempill (1907 - 1984) Sculptor and Designer]. (Book #ID 108902) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. 1944. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lavender and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 8 colour plates and 29 monochrome illustrations throughout. Spotting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with spotting to the front cover, light rubs. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category	£15.00 Convert currency

British Soldiers [Britain in Pictures Series] [2]

Johnston, S. H. F.

(Book #ID 43779)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. London 1944.

First edition hard back publisher's original paper covered boards. 8vo 9" x 6" 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates [One by Edward Ardizzone], and 25 monochrome illustrations. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper without any tears or chips, spine not faded, the paper is crisp and fresh, super copy. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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English Music [Britain in Pictures Series No. 3].

Turner, W. J. [Walter James Redfern Turner (13 October 1889 - 18 November 1946) was an Australian-born, English-domiciled writer and critic].

(Book #ID 105212)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1941. 1941.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original stone grey and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 12 colour plates and 21 monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink message to the front free end paper dated 1941. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with age tanning to the edges, not price clipped, 3s. 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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British Rebels and Reformers [Britain in Pictures Series]

Roberts, Harry

(Book #ID 77922)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1942. London 1942.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea green green and white paper over boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 18 monochrome illustrations throughout. Foxing splashing to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 30 mm closed tear to the top front gutter, rubs to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Birds of Britain | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 36].

Fisher, James

(Book #ID 108870)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1942. 1942.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original delphinium blue and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 12 colour plates and 26 monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with insignificant rubs, spine tanned. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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English Watercolour (Water Colour) Painters | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 88].

Paris, H. J.

(Book #ID 105238)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1945. 1945.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original toffee and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 21 monochrome illustrations throughout. Neat ink message inside. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, sun fading down the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sporting Pictures of England | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 87].

Paget, Guy

(Book #ID 105239)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1945. 1945.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original old gold and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 12 colour plates and 21 monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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British Furniture Makers [Britain in Pictures Series]

Gloag, John

(Book #ID 12844)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1945. 1945.

First edition hard back publisher's original paper covered boards. 8vo 9" x 6" 48 pp. 8 colour plates and 25 monochrome illustrations. Fine in Nr. Fine dust wrapper with light tanning to spine. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Insect Life in Britain [Britain in Pictures Series] [2]

Taylor, Geoffrey

(Book #ID 43459)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Second Impression 1946 [First Edition 1945]. London 1946.

Hard back publisher's original paper covered boards. 8vo 9" x 6" 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 22 monochrome illustrations. Without any ownership markings, hint of age tanning to the end papers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to spine tips and corners, spine not faded. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The English at Table | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 51].

Hampson, John

(Book #ID 105208)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. 1944.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original coral and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 25 monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, spine slightly faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Battlefields in Britain | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 78].

Wedgwood, C. V.

(Book #ID 47334)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. 1944.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 21 monochrome illustrations throughout. A little foxing to the end papers, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little edge wear to the upper spine edge, light rubbing to the corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock over 80 other titles in this series. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The English Bible | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 66].

Grierson, Sir Herbert (1866-1960).

(Book #ID 108687)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1943. 1943

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark chocolate and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 21 monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink message dated 1950 to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine ends, edges and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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English Education | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 17].

Lindsay, Kenneth

(Book #ID 105227)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1941. 1941.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 18 monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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British Photographers | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 71].

Beaton, Cecil

(Book #ID 105295)

Published by Bracken Books, Princess House, 50 Eastcastle Street, London | William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London | First Edition Thus 1987. 1987.

First published by Collins in 1944. First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 20 monochrome illustrations throughout. Slight sun fading down the spine and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued is this format. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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English Pottery and China [Britain in Pictures Series No. 77].

Sempill, Cecilia

(Book #ID 103666)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. 1944.

First edition hard back binding in forest green cloth covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 29 monochrome illustrations throughout. Ex library with all the usual stamps, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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British Furniture Makers [Britain in Pictures Series No. 89].

Gloag, John

(Book #ID 105237)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1945. 1945.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original toffee and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 25 monochrome illustrations throughout. Foxing to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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English Hymns and Hymn Writers | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 98].

Fox, Adam

(Book #ID 108860)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Brunswick green and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 8 colour plates and 22 monochrome illustrations throughout. Off-setting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with minor rubs. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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British Maps and Map Makers [Britain in Pictures Series] [2]

Lynam, Edward

(Book #ID 55061)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. London 1944.

First edition hard back publisher's original paper covered boards. 8vo 9" x 6" 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 22 monochrome illustrations. Front free end paper missing. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the edges and corners, small piece of paper missing to the foot of the lower cover. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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British Clocks and Clockmakers [Britain in Pictures Series] [2]

Ullyett, Kenneth

(Book #ID 60814)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown and white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 24 monochrome illustrations throughout. Just a little rubbing of the paper to the inside edges of the boards. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny rubs to the corners, spine not faded or darkened. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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British Engineers | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 47].

Chappell, Metius

(Book #ID 105250)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1942. 1942.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original toffee and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 27 monochrome illustrations throughout. From the private library of Donald Wilhelm, Jr. [son of Donald George Wilhelm (January 23, 1887 - February 25, 1945) who was a prolific author and lecturer in New England, and the grandfather of Bill de Blasio, the Mayor of New York City] with his name stamp to the front free end paper 'Donald Wilhelm, Jr.' Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rub to the top of the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Children's Illustrated Books [Britain in Pictures Series]

Smith, Janet Adam

(Book #ID 69706)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1948. London 1948.

First edition hard back publisher's original paper covered boards. 8vo 9" x 6" 48 printed pages of text with 4 colour plates and 33 monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink names and address's to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with small tears and chips to the spine tips and corners, slight sun fading to the spine, titles ticked to the rear cover. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Birds of Britain | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 36].

Fisher, James

(Book #ID 105236)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1942. 1942.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original delphinium blue and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 12 colour plates and 26 monochrome illustrations throughout. Rubbing across the spine ends. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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British Mountaineers | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 22].

Smythe, F. S.

(Book #ID 105223)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1942. 1942.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 24 monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubs to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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English Cities and Small Towns | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 48].

Betjeman, John

(Book #ID 105249)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1943. 1943.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original toffee and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 31 monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with fragments of paper missing down the spine, shallow rubs to the corners and edges. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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English Education [Britain in Pictures Series] [2]

Lindsay, Kenneth

(Book #ID 63952)

Published by Collins 48 Pall Mall, London First Edition 1941. London 1941.

First edition hard back publisher's original paper covered boards. 8vo 9" x 6" 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 18 monochrome illustrations. Light spotting to end papers and edges. Very Good Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light tanning to the spine, minor rubs to the tips and corners. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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British Statesmen [Britain in Pictures Series]

Barker, Ernest

(Book #ID 63954)

Published by Collins 48 Pall Mall, London First Edition 1941. London 1941.

First edition hard back publisher's original paper covered boards. 8vo 9" x 6" 48 printed pages of text with 12 colour plates and 17 monochrome illustrations. Spotting to end papers and edges, book plate inside. Very Good Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tanning to the spine, minor rubs to the tips and corners. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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English Essayists | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 106].

Dobree, Bonamy

(Book #ID 108855)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1946. 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate green and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 8 colour plates and 23 monochrome illustrations throughout. Spotting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs, one short closed tear to the top front cover. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Guilds of the City of London [Britain in Pictures Series No. 82]

Pooley, Sir Ernest

(Book #ID 102354)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Second Revised Impression 1947. 1947.

Second revised impression hard back binding in publisher's original aubergine and white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 19 monochrome illustrations throughout. Off-setting to the end papers. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, superb wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Londoner | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 64].

Nicholson, Dorothy

(Book #ID 105292)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Second Impression 1946. 1946.

Second impression hard back binding in publisher's original pine green and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 20 monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink message to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, light foxing to the paper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The English Bible | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 66].

Grierson, Sir Herbert (1866-1960).

(Book #ID 108903)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1943. 1943.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark chocolate and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 8 colour plates and 21 monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The English Bible | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 66].

Grierson, Sir Herbert (1866-1960).

(Book #ID 108904)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1943. 1943.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark chocolate and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 8 colour plates and 21 monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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English Farming [Britain in Pictures Series No. 16].

Russell, John [Sir Edward John Russell (31 October 1872 - 12 July 1965) British soil chemist, agriculture scientist, and director of Rothamsted Experimental Station from 1912 to 1943] Introduction by Henry Williamson.

(Book #ID 105226)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Third Edition 1943. 1943.

Third edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 12 colour plates and 22 monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with internally repaired large closed tear across the front cover. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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British Clubs | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 63].

Darwin, Bernard [1876-1961].

(Book #ID 105293)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1943. 1943.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Wedgwood blue and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 20 monochrome illustrations throughout. Hint of spotting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with slight age darkening to the paper, shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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English Hymns and Hymn Writers [Britain in Pictures Series No. 98]

Fox, Adam

(Book #ID 71890)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1947. London 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green and white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 22 monochrome illustrations throughout. Small bump to the bottom edge. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one short closed tear to the top front cover, shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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English Pottery and China (Reprinted as English Pottery and Porcelain) | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 77].

Sempill, Cecilia [Lady Cecilia Alice Sempill (1907 - 1984) Sculptor and Designer].

(Book #ID 108902)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. 1944.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lavender and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 8 colour plates and 29 monochrome illustrations throughout. Spotting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with spotting to the front cover, light rubs. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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