English Journey: Being a Rambling but Truthful Account of What One Man Saw and Heard and Felt and Thought during a Journey through England during the Autumn of the Year 1933
by J. B. Priestley
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About This Item
London: The Folio Society, 1997 . Cloth. Fine/Fine. 10.5" by 8". Not Stated. An illustrated edition of J. B. Priestley's politically charged account of his travels in England in 1933, a work that, according to the introduction, 'has even been credited with winning the 1945 election for the Labour Party'. Beautifully illustrated throughout with contemporary photographic plates, and housed in the publisher's original slip case, this is a lovely edition of the English novelist, playwright, screenwriter, broadcaster and social commentator J. B. Priestley's account of his travels in England in the 1930s.First published in 1934, Priestley was commissioned by publisher Victor Gollancz to write a study of contemporary England, sharing observations on the social problems he witnesses, and appeals for democratic socialist change. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with pictorial paper covered slip case. Externally, fine. Small area of light spotting to head of slip case rear board, otherwise excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine
Synopsis
Being a rambling but truthful account of what one man saw and heard and felt and thought during a journey through England during the autumn of the year 1933.
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 810F50
- Title
- English Journey: Being a Rambling but Truthful Account of What One Man Saw and Heard and Felt and Thought during a Journey through England during the Autumn of the Year 1933
- Author
- J. B. Priestley
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Folio Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1997
- Size
- 10.5" by 8"
- Keywords
- John Boynton Priestley an inspector calls travelogue socialism an inspector calls
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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