London, UK: Country Life Limited, 1956. Hardcover. Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. With 74 full size b/w plates. Third impression of first edition published in 1952. Maroon boards with gilt titles, neat gift inscription inside. Firmly bound with some handling wear and marks. Illustrated jacket, price clipped. with some creasing to edges and small closed tear to top spine hinge

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Bookseller: Ryde Bookshop Limited (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 038140
Title: The Third Country Life Picture Book of Britain
Author: Various Contributors
Illustrator: With 74 full size b/w plates
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Jacket Condition: Good
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: Country Life Limited
Place of Publication: London, UK
Date Published: 1956
Keywords: BRITAIN, TRAVEL, BRITISH COUNTRYSIDE
Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall

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