London: Heinemann, 1958 First edition in book form. Signed and inscribed by author to friend, on flyleaf. HB. Black cloth, gilt title to spine and vignette to front, and dustjacket designed by Peter Riddick. A selection of 66 of Church's weekly articles from Truth, many observing nature around his home in Kent, as well as some from Scotland, Italy etc. 236pp. Very Good in Very Good jacket, now in clear sleeve. Page edges browned with some foxing. Jacket has some browning to spine and back, with some foxing and handling marks to back.

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Bookseller: David Ford Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 28031
Title: A Country Window. A Round of Essays.
Author: Church, Richard (signed):
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: London: Heinemann, 1958
Bookseller catalogs: Natural History;

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