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Hardback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; A facsimile edition of the classic High Street, which pairs the timeless illustrations of Eric Ravilious with a fascinating text by architectural historian J. M. Richards. First published in 1938, this charming book introduces the Briti

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Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2022. Hardcover. New. 112 pages. 9.33x6.26x0.87 inches.

V&A, 03/05/2012. Facsimile. Hardcover. Used; Very Good. **WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON, UK, 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

London: V&A Publications, 2012. First Thus. 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Good Plus. First edition thus, second printing. Hardback in dustwrapper. 23.5 × 15cm, 112pp. First published in 1938, this classic book introduces the British high street, pairing the timeless illustrations of Eric Ravilious with an engaging text by architectural historian J.M. Richards. Shops include the family butcher, the coach builder, the cheesemonger, the knife grinder and the oyster bar. Only 2000 copies of the original book were printed before the lithographic plates were destroyed in the London Blitz. As a result, it has become one of the most collectable of all artist's books from this period. This beautiful facsimile edition features Ravilious's illustrations in exquisite colour and includes an essay by V&A curator Gill Saunders placing the book and its history into context. Condition: The book is in excellent condition. The dustwrapper has a little edgewear but is now within a protective sleeve.

V&A, 2012-03-05. Hardcover. Very Good. 2.2843 in x 23.0964 in x 15.2284 in.

London: Thames & Hudson, 2022. Hardback book. 100pp plus unpaginated Afterword. Dust jacket. Facsimile reproduction of the original book published in 1938 by Country Life Ltd. Only 2,000 copies of the original were published before the lithographic plates were destroyed in the London Blitz (hence their scarcity and huge price today). This classic work brought together the timeless illustrations of Eric Ravilious with a fascinating text by the architectural historian J. M. Richards. Shops include the family butcher, the cheesemonger, the baker and confectioner and the oyster bar, as well as specialised establishments such as the plumassier, the clerical outfitter and the submarine engineer. This beautiful facsimile edition features all 24 of Ravilious's colour illustrations and includes an essay by Gill Saunders, Senior Curator of Prints at the Victoria and Alberrt Museum, that sets the book in its historical context. As new and unread. Dust jacket as new and unclipped.

V & A Publishing, 2012,. Very Good/Dust Jacket Included. 2012. Hardcover. 9781851776894 hardback, 8vo, 112pp, colour illustrated, clean and tight, no inscriptions, pictorial boards, Very Good / Very Good dustwrapper. ISBN: 9781851776894 .

[London:: Curwen Press,, 1938]. matted.. Very fine.. Image 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches, . Single lithograph in colors..

The Mainstone Press, Norwich., 2008. First edition. Imp. octavo. pp [vi], 282. Numerous illustrations, mostly in colour, including all the plates from the original edition of the legendary High Street. Grey cloth with colour label on front. 750 copies printed.Small bump to bottom corner of front cover, otherwise fine in fine card slipcase (apparently most copies were issued without the slipcase). Already scarce.

Abrams (Distributor). New. 2012. Hardcover. 1851776893 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 112 pp. ; 31 illus. (29 in color. ) -- with a bonus offer-- .

London, Curwen Press for Country Life Ltd., 1938. . First edition, sole impression; 8vo; 24 colour lithograph plates and plain wood-engraved title vignette by Eric Ravilious; publisher's pictorial boards, with the 'transmatic' dust jacket and printed card flaps, a superb copy in the rare cellophane dust-jacket with printed paper flaps, cellophane shrunk as usual with front flap separated, nevertheless a stunning copy of a vulnerable book. Eric Ravilious (1903-1942), artist, designer and wood-engraver, produced his first lithograph in 1936 entitled 'Newhaven Harbour', which was printed by the Curwen Press. The 'High Street' series of lithographs was created between 1936 and 1937 based on an idea of an 'alphabet of shops' given to him by his partner, Helen Binyon. Ravilious had initially proposed it to the Golden Cockerel Press, with whom he had previously worked, but they were unable to undertake such an ambitious project whereas Curwen's great interest in the area of lithography saw them subsidise… Read More