Westerling, English Country Life, 1st/1st 1939 illustr.
"Country Contentments" by Margaret Westerling, illustrated with numerous photographs taken by the author, published by Constable & Co Ltd, London, 1939, stated First Edition.
Hard boards, original publisher's green cloth with gold lettering on spine; 5" x 8.1/4"; ink inscription on the front endpaper is dated Feb 1940; 272 pages including Index; 45 photographs, a little wear and a little foxing, the large fold-out map [26" x 16"] in rear is in fine condition; very good condition.
This book is a record and deep appreciation in a life spent among the old country harmonies in a region quintessentially English. It is also a record of a day-to-day country life-farming, craftmanship, customs and traditions prior to the WWII.
The book is written in form of a monthly diary. Margaret Westerling describes her travels from her native Ford, North Cotswolds through the country around and beyond Gloucestershire.
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Country restrictions (corona) may apply - the lesser expansive Priority or 1st Class shipping may not be available to all countries.
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------ $9.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $22.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-8 weeks) ------- $32.50
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"Country Contentments" by Margaret Westerling, illustrated with numerous photographs taken by the author, published by Constable & Co Ltd, London, 1939, stated First Edition.
Hard boards, original publisher's green cloth with gold lettering on spine; 5" x 8.1/4"; ink inscription on the front endpaper is dated Feb 1940; 272 pages including Index; 45 photographs, a little wear and a little foxing, the large fold-out map [26" x 16"] in rear is in fine condition; very good condition.
This book is a record and deep appreciation in a life spent among the old country harmonies in a region quintessentially English. It is also a record of a day-to-day country life-farming, craftmanship, customs and traditions prior to the WWII.
The book is written in form of a monthly diary. Margaret Westerling describes her travels from her native Ford, North Cotswolds through the country around and beyond Gloucestershire.
Note:
Country restrictions (corona) may apply - the lesser expansive Priority or 1st Class shipping may not be available to all countries.
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------ $9.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $22.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-8 weeks) ------- $32.50
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