A Collection from the Whitbread Library

Published by Whitbread & Co. Ltd. 1948-1949, London, 1948

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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA

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A collection of four volumes from the Whitbread Library on the inns of Kent, the brewer's art, inn signage, and the inns of sport. Four volumes. The Whitbread Library. The intention of this series is to take the reader "behind the scenes" and give them a picture of the history and the present day working of one of Britain's oldest industries - the brewing trade. Occupying an important position in our national life, with commentaries on contemporary development in the trade and potential future trends. This collection covers all aspects of the art and craft of brewing and related activities to provide a fascinating social history. This set contains: Inns of Kent, 1948. First edition. Illustrated with seven colour plates, thirty-seven illustrations, and seven sketch maps. Collated complete. The Brewer's Art, 1949. Second edition. Illustrated with seven plates and one diagram in colour, and thirty-one black-and-white images. Collated complete. Inn-Signia, 1949. Second edition. Illustrated with seven colour plates and thirty-three black-and-white images. Collated complete. Inns of Sport, 1949. First Edition. Illustrated with seven colour plates and twenty-six black-and-white images. Collated complete. In the original paper covered boards. Externally, smart with light bumping and chipping to the extremities. The odd small mark to the boards. Original unclipped dust wrappers are also smart with light wear and chipping to the extremities. The odd small closed tear to the panel edges with the odd small mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light age toning to the endpapers. A contemporary ink inscription to the title page pf The Brewer's Art. Very Good.…

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Bibliographic details

Title
A Collection from the Whitbread Library
Author
B. Meredith Brown; Brian Hill
Publisher
Whitbread & Co. Ltd. 1948-1949, London
Publication year
1948
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
Very Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Hardback
Illustrator
Not Stated
Edition
First edition.
Item weight
1 kilogram
Dimensions
9.5" by 6.5"

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