Land at War, The Official Story Of British Farming, 1939 - 1944
by Lee, Laurie (for Ministry of Information)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good, 1st edition, printed soft cover (front cover almost detached) staple-bound (rusty); otherwise text block firm and pag
- Seller
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Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: HM Stationary Office, 1945. 1st. paperback. Very Good, 1st edition, printed soft cover (front cover almost detached) staple-bound (rusty); otherwise text block firm and pages unmarked and crisp. In original blue clothbound board flap-case, with blue ribbon tie, gilt on blue calf cover title. Scarce with board case.. 8vo (230 x 150 / 9"" x 6""). An account of British agriculture during the Second World War, written by renowned writer Laurie Lee, as part of his role as Publications Editor for the UK's Ministry of Information. This was his first published book. Many b/w photographs & diagrams.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Inklings & Yarnspinners (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- IYC132174
- Title
- Land at War, The Official Story Of British Farming, 1939 - 1944
- Author
- Lee, Laurie (for Ministry of Information)
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good, 1st edition, printed soft cover (front cover almost detached) staple-bound (rusty); otherwise text block firm and pag
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- HM Stationary Office
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1945
- Pages
- 85
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1st, war, history, politics, information, Laurie Lee, rare
- Bookseller catalogs
- 2nd-hand books;
- Size
- 8vo (230 x 150 / 9\"\" x 6\"\")
Terms of Sale
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