British Ports and Harbours: Britain in Pictures. #35
by Walmsley, Leo
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- Hardcover
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London:: Collins,, 1946.. Second Impression. Fine. Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. Octavo (6.75 x 9 inches). Grey printed boards w/ matching DJ. Pp. 48 w/ 8 plates in colour, 23 b/w illustrations. A fine survey of Coastal Britain from the fishing harbours of East Anglia to the great commercial docks of London, Liverpool and Glasgow. Credit for Britian's vast maritime empire given to the traditional skill, foresights and audacity of its shipbuilders and mariners. During W.W.II, under the threat of a lost national identity, Wm. Collins published the 'Britain in Pictures' series to acknowledge and celebrate Britain's unique contribution to the Arts, Science, Industry and Culture at large. As the finest expression of social history, this series represented all elements of Britain's distinct way of life thus fostering national pride. The series explores a wide range of subjects from British Boxing and Golf to Printed Books, Photographers, Caricaturists and Cartographers, to Ship Builders and Fishermen, all penned and fully illustrated by the noted authorities and recognized talents of the day. At the time of publication, c.1941-50, these octavo sized books were issued in an affordable, yet pleasing format: one-color printed paper boards and matching dust wrappers, and thus were available to everyone. By any standards, this series still represents the finest synopsis of any subject uniquely British. As a well loved series, these books have withstood the test of time. Boards
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- Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books (US)
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- 6963
- Title
- British Ports and Harbours
- Author
- Walmsley, Leo
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Impression
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Collins,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1946.
- Keywords
- Britain in PicturesThe British People in Pictures British Harbor, British Boats, British Port WALMSLEY, LEO. BRITISH PORTS AND HARBOURS T. McGahey, J. Lynn, J.B. Pyne, W.H. Bartlett Sea, Harbor, Harbour, Port, Boat, Ocean Britain in Pictures T. McGa
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