a complete set of titles comprising nos.1-132 in 126
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a complete set of titles comprising nos.1-132 in 126 including the 6 English Poets (nos.41, 42, 54, 56, 114 & 118 not published) and 7 omnibus editions, illustrations, some colour, original pictorial boards, omnibuses original cloth, all with dust-jackets, some a little rubbed, particularly spine ends, but a good set, Collins, 1941-50; and a copy of the 1995 bibliography by Michael Carney, small 4to (134) Scarce complete set of the famous survey of Britain and the British people , intended to boost morale during the Second World War and covering all aspects of British life including poetry, sport, overseas, science, architecture, natural history, decorative arts and architecture. Many distinguished writers contributed to the series including Cecil Beaton, John Betjeman, Neville Cardus, Bernard Darwin, James Fisher, Graham Greene, Ngaio Marsh, George Orwell, John Piper and Vita Sackville-West.
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a complete set of titles comprising nos.1-132 in 126
Estimate £300 - £400
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