Country Life

Various

Published by Country Life Limited, London, 1947

An excellent collection of issues from this important lifestyle magazine, richly illustrated throughout. From the library of British socialite Audrey Pleyvell-Bouverie. Founded in 1897,Country Lifeis a weekly lifestyle magazine which covers rural living and its pleasures, such as farming, hunting, food and wine, art and antiques.With all twenty-four issues from between January and June of 1947. Collated, complete.Including a photograph of Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth to the start of the April 18 issue, and Her Majesty Queen Mary to the May 23 issue.With three leaves from the later July 4 issue loosely inserted.Each issue is complete with numerous pages of publisher's advertisements and the cover page in colour.Acquired from the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie, an English socialite and the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII. She was featured by Cecil Beaton in 'The Book of Beauty'. Amongst her circle were Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, Coco Chanel, Salvador Dali, Winston and Clementine Churchill and Nancy Mitford. In a full cloth binding. Externally generally smart; with a little bumping to the extremities. Spine is slightly faded as to be expected. Internally, generally firmly bound; front hinge is strained but remains firm. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 794R62

Bibliographic Details

Title: Country Life
Publisher: Country Life Limited, London
Publication Date: 1947
Binding: Cloth
Illustrator: Various
Condition: Very Good
Edition: First edition.
Book Type: book