BRITAIN IN PICTURES
Wild Flowers in Britain | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 65]. Grigson, Geoffrey (Book #ID 108869) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. 1944. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original magenta and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 12 colour plates and 22 monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with insignificant 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 |
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British Soldiers [Britain in Pictures Series No. 50]. Johnston, S. H. F. [Major Samuel Henry Fergus Johnston] (Book #ID 105209) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. 1944. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red 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. 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 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 |
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Wild Life of Britain [Britain in Pictures Series No. 52]. Darling, F. Fraser (Book #ID 105207) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1943. 1943. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green and cream paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 29 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 |
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British Dramatists | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 32]. Greene, Graham [1904-1991] (Book #ID 92577) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1942. 1942. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red and white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 26 monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the spine ends and corners, 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 |
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The British Theatre [Britain in Pictures Series No. 119] Miles, Bernard (Book #ID 92578) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1948. 1948. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red and 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 1948 and light brown ghosting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small closed tears to the spine ends. Theatre related newspaper clippings from the period loosely enclosed. 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 |
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English Novelists [Britain in Pictures Series No. 23]. Bowen, Elizabeth (Book #ID 105224) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Third Edition 1946 1946. Third edition hard back binding in publisher's original chocolate and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 16 monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink message to the front free end paper dated 1946, spotting to the end papers. Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to 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 |
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English Glass | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 99]. Honey, W. B. (Book #ID 108853) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1946. 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 8 colour plates and 26 monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with insignificant 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 |
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British Soldiers | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 50]. Johnston, S. H. F. [Major Samuel Henry Fergus Johnston] (Book #ID 108854) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. 1944. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 8 colour plates and 25 monochrome illustrations throughout. Very near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with insignificant 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 |
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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 80837) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Second Edition 1942. London 1942. Hard back binding in publisher's original sage green and white paper over 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 rubbing to the spine ends, corners and edges Dust wrapper and supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category |
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British Universities [Britain in Pictures Series No. 110] Roberts, S. C. (Book #ID 80838) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1947. London 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chestnut brown and white paper over boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 23 monochrome illustrations throughout. Brown ghosting to the end papers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with only minor rubbing to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category |
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English Gardens [Britain in Pictures Series No. 59]. Roberts, Harry (Book #ID 105232) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Second Impression 1944. 1944. Second impression hard back binding in publisher's original coral pink and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 23 monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, spine slightly sun 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 |
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The Story of Ireland | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 39]. O'Faolain, Sean (Book #ID 105233) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Second Impression 1946. 1946. Second impression hard back binding in publisher's original Brunswick green and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 22 monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, superb. 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 |
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English Diaries and Journals | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 55]. O'Brien, Kate (Book #ID 108850) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1943. 1943. 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 21 monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubs and small marks to 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 |
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English Cricket | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 93]. Cardus, Neville (Book #ID 108851) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1945. 1945. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green 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 insignificant 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 |
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Wild Life of Britain | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 52]. Darling, F. Fraser (Book #ID 108852) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1943. 1943. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 8 colour plates and 29 monochrome illustrations throughout. Light spotting to the end papers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with insignificant rubs, one small 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 |
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East Africa | The British Commonwealth in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 6]. Huxley, Elspeth [Member of Monkton Advisory Commission on Central Africa 1959]. (Book #ID 105216) Published for Penns in the Rock Press by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1941. 1941. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon, olive and creamy white patterned paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 12 colour plates and 17 monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little age darkening 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 |
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British Historians | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 49]. Woodward, E. L. (Book #ID 108871) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1943. 1943. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red 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 insignificant rubs, spine 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 |
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British Statesmen [Britain in Pictures Series No. 13]. Barker, Ernest [Sir Ernest Barker] (Book #ID 105214) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1941. 1941. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chocolate and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 12 colour plates and 17 monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink name inside. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends and corners, 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 |
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The British Red Cross | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 74]. Morrah, Dermot (Book #ID 105289) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. 1944. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cardinal red and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 4 colour plates, 8 plates in sepia and 10 monochrome illustrations throughout. Shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, spine sun faded and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRITAIN IN PICTURES Category |
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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 105290) 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. 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 |
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British Garden Flowers | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 103]. Taylor, George M. (Book #ID 108900) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1946. 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dogwood rose and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 8 colour plates and 26 monochrome illustrations throughout. Spotting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with spine sun 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 |
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English Rivers and Canals | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 84]. Eyre, Frank and Charles Hadfield (Book #ID 108901) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1945. 1945. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 8 colour plates and 19 monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with insignificant rubs, spine slightly 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 |
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Britain in the Air | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 68]. Tangye, Nigel [Illustrations by Eric Ravilious, Charles Cundall, Frank Wootton, Sir John Lavery]. (Book #ID 105206) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. 1944. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original verdigris and cream paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 25 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 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 |
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British Romantic Artists [Britain in Pictures Series No. 34] Piper, John [John Egerton Christmas Piper CH (13 December 1903 - 28 June 1992) was an English painter, printmaker and designer of stained-glass windows and both opera and theatre sets. His work often focused on the British landscape, especially churches and monuments, and included tapestry designs, book jackets, screen-prints, photography, fabrics and ceramics]. (Book #ID 102305) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1942. 1942. 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 12 colour plates and 28 monochrome illustrations throughout. From the private library of Yehudi and Diana Menuhin with printed label to the front paste down. 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 |
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The English Church | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 28]. Chichester, The Bishop of [George Kennedy Allen Bell (4 February 1883 - 3 October 1958) Anglican theologian, Dean of Canterbury, Bishop of Chichester, member of the House of Lords and a pioneer of the ecumenical movement]. (Book #ID 105230) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1942. 1942. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original magenta and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 8 colour plates and 20 monochrome illustrations throughout. 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 |
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British Railways | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 83]. Elton, Arthur (Book #ID 105242) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Second Revised Impression 1947. 1947. Second revised impression hard back binding in publisher's original reseda green and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 32 monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with only 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 |
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The Guilds of the City of London | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 82]. Pooley, Sir Ernest (Book #ID 105243) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1945. 1945. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aubergine and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 19 monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the top of the spine, slight tanning of the white lettering 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 |
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English Letter Writers | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 81]. Vulliamy, C. E. (Book #ID 105244) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Second Impression 1946. 1946. Second impression hard back binding in publisher's original grey 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 small chip to the top of the spine shallow rubs to the 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 |
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British Botanists | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 79]. Gilmour, John (Book #ID 105246) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. 1944. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original custard yellow and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 19 monochrome illustrations throughout. Slight discolouration to the boards. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, spotting to the 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 |
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Battlefields in Britain | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 78]. Wedgwood, C. V. (Book #ID 105247) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1944. 1944. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original venetian red 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. Henry Sotheran ticket inside. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs 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 |
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British Rebels and Reformers | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 33]. Roberts, Harry (Book #ID 105251) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1942. 1942. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Brunswick green 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. 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 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 |
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British Dramatists | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 32]. Greene, Graham [1904-1991] (Book #ID 105252) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1942. 1942. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original mahogany and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 8 colour plates and 26 monochrome illustrations throughout. Spotting to the half-title and title, chip to the foot of the spine. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubs 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 |
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Life Among the English | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 31]. Macaulay, Rose (Book #ID 105253) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1942. 1942. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 26 monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny rubs to the spine tips. 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 |
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British Seamen | The British People in Pictures [Britain in Pictures Series No. 58]. Mathew, David (Book #ID 105255) Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1943. 1943. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cobalt blue and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and 26 monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with slight tanning of the paper 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 |
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