A Railway ABC : First Issue

Published by Faber, London, 1942

  • First Edition
  • Hardcover
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Seller: Ashton Rare Books ABA : PBFA : ILAB, Market Harborough, United KingdomAshton Rare Books ABA : PBFA : ILAB

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Condition: Used - Near fine

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The First UK printing published by Faber and Faber in 1942. The BOOK is in near Fine condition. Some very light age related markings to the covers. The binding remains tight. Only some very slight creasing internally - barely discernible. Free from inscriptions and erasures. Lacking the wrapper. Protected in a loose archival Mylar covering. The book was published lithographically at the Baynard Press in London, during a period of ink and paper rationing. The resultant illustrations are very striking. Jack Townend studied at the Slade School of Art under the direction of Randolph Schwabe. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 1946. Jack Townend has recently had the recognition he deserves with the The 'V and A museum' recently reprinting many of his titles. A very scarce wartime production title, more-so in such collectible condition. More images on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.

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Bibliographic details

Title
A Railway ABC : First Issue
Author
Townend, Jack
Publisher
Faber, London
Publication year
1942
Condition
Near Fine
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
Seller catalogs
Children's

Ashton Rare Books ABA : PBFA : ILAB

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I am an established business centered in the city of Leicester. The business has been operating online with over ten years of collecting experience on a range of genres, specialising in modern first edition fiction , Booker titles and iconic novels. All items are fully described and if any discrepency is noted in our description on its arrival to the customer, a full refund will be made. Items over £250 may be paid for in multiple installments - however, all books remain the property of Ashton Rare Books until the full balance has been paid.…

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