The Englishman’s Country by Blunden, Sackville-West, Betjeman et al
About the Book:  The most distinguished writers of today have contributed to this famous series of which this book is an Omnibus Volume along with The British Commonwealth and Empire and Impression of English Literature, which now includes nearly one hundred titles and describes almost every important aspect of British life and achievement. Illustrated from paintings, prints and photographs. A rare copy from this highly collectible series. 
Notes from flyleaf “The title of this book indicates its nature. It deals with aspects of our life in town and country which seem peculiarly English. English country houses for instance, have a history and character unique in the world, and Miss Sackville-West writes of them with a mixture of appreciation and humour. Some are magnificent, some are fantastic - all are historical in some way or another. English cities and small towns are described with lively penetration sand discerning bias by John Betjemna and our ports and harbours-both English and Scottish- are critically appraised by Leo Walmsley. Mr Thomas Burke gives the quality and atmosphere of our English gardens. Finally, Edmund Blunden, who also contributes the Introduction, describes our English villages – perhaps of all ‘aspects’ the one most loved of Englishmen, most appreciated and envied of foreigners.”
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Genre: Lifestyle, Culture 
Edition: First Edition published 1945
Published:  Collins, 14 St Jame’s Place, London
ISBN: Pre ISBN
Size: 23x16.5cm
Pages:319 pages
 
Contents
Introduction
English Villages by Edmund Blunden
English Country Houses by Vita Sackville-West
English Cities and Small Town by John Betejeman
British Ports and Harbours by Leo Walmsley
English Gardens by Harry Roberts
English Inns by Thomas Burke
 
CONDITION:
Dust Jacket: Overall condition grubby with some scuffing and tearing to the edges, the spine is good no sun fade. Some yellowing to outer edges of fly leaves. Foxing to inside of dust jacket.  
Covers: Green cloth covers are in good condition. Wear and scuffing to outer edges.  
Binding: Tight 
Spine: Good. The title on spine shows some minor wear and scuffing to outer edges
Pages.  All pages complete. Overall in good condition, yellowing at the edges, and bright and clean. 
Back Story and Biography.
Includes a note from Joan and Gilbert of Abberley Hall, Worcestershire. “ Abberley Hall is a country house in the north-west of the county of Worcestershire, England. The present Italianate house is the work of Samuel Daukes and dates from 1846 to 1849. Since 1916 it has been occupied by Abberley Hall School. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1] The gardens are listed as Grade II[2] on the English Heritage Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England.[3] In the area close to Stourport-on-Severn there are several large manor and country houses, among which Witley Court, Astley Hall, Pool House, Areley Hall, Hartlebury Castle and Abberley Hall (including Abberley Clock Tower) are particularly significant.
Britian in Pictures is a series of book with nearly 100 titles to collect. Released by Collins from 1940s onwards . The Observer wrote “Brilliantly edited, expertly written, beautifully illustrated, these graceful books really do distil the essence of our way of life, our deeds, our great heritage”
Subjects such as Poets, Novelists, Music, Ballet, Orientalists, Philosophers, Botanists, Trade Unions, Social services, Villages, Cities and Small Towns, Birds, Wild Flowers, Marine Life, Insect Life, Romantic Artists, Sporting Pictures, craftsmen, Polar Explorers, Maps and Mapmakers, The Story of Wales, Ireland and Scotland, Seamen, Soldiers, Britain in the Air. ”  Contributions from many well-known authors such as Vita Sackville-West, Edmund Blunden, John Beteman, Lord David Cecil, Elizabeth Bowen, Sir Walter Citrine, Rose Macaulay.  A great series to collect made whole with the few Omnibus Editions which were published. 
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