The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now lies as much in the vibrant dustwrappers - modernist in spirit, pastoral in subject - as in the texts themselves. Together the book and wrapper form a coherent, collectible aesthetic: bright, optimistic, and unmistakably of their period, yet still wonderfully contemporary.
London: Batsford, 1932. Hardcover. 63 pages, several illustrations, 1 folding map, coloured frontis. Original turquoise cloth, gilt lettered. With dustwrapper. Some paper loss to front panel. Tear to back panel. First few pages loose. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet..... More
London: Batsford, 1942. Hardcover. 63 pages, several illustrations. Original blue cloth, gilt lettered. With dustwrapper. Some paper loss to head of spine. Small tear to back panel. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object..... More
London: Batsford, 1947. Hardcover. 111 pages, several illustrations. Original red cloth, gilt lettered. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now lies as much in the vibrant dustwrappers - modernist in spirit..... More
London: Batsford, 1950. Ninth Edition. Hardcover. 183 pages, several illustrations, 1 folding map. Original red cloth, gilt lettered. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now lies as much in the vibrant..... More
London: Batsford, 2010. Hardcover. 128 pages, illustrated throughout in colour. Original orange cloth, gilt lettered. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now lies as much in the vibrant dustwrappers - modernist..... More
London: Batsford, 1987. Hardcover. 144 pages, several illustrations (some in colour). Original red cloth, gilt lettered. With a clipped dustwrapper. Boards faded. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now lies as..... More
London: Batsford, 1952. Hardcover. 128 pages, several illustrations. Original cream cloth, gilt lettered. With dustwrapper. Some paper loss to head & foot of spine, front & back panel. Edges foxed. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work..... More
London: Batsford, 1952. Hardcover. 128 pages, several illustrations. Original cream cloth, gilt lettered. With dustwrapper. Some paper loss to head & foot of spine. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now..... More
London: Batsford, 1953. Hardcover. 168 pages, several illustrations. Original maroon cloth, gilt lettered. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now lies as much in the vibrant dustwrappers - modernist in spirit..... More
London: Batsford, 1952. Hardcover. 128 pages, several illustrations. Original red cloth, gilt lettered. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now lies as much in the vibrant dustwrappers - modernist in spirit..... More
London: Batsford, 1938. Hardcover. 152 pages, several illustrations, coloured frontis. Original blue cloth, gilt lettered. With dustwrapper. Head & foot of spine a little chipped. Some paper loss to the bottom of the front panel. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a...... More
London: Batsford, 1939. Hardcover. 118 pages, several colour illustrations, coloured frontis. Original green cloth, gilt lettered. With dustwrapper. Foxing to edges & some pages. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now..... More
London: Batsford, 1952. Fifth Edition, Revised. Hardcover. 120 pages, several illustrations. Coloured frontis. Original blue boards, gilt lettered. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now lies as much in the vibrant..... More
London: Batsford, 1948. Hardcover. 120 pages, several illustrations, coloured frontis. Original red cloth, gilt lettered. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now lies as much in the vibrant dustwrappers - modernist..... More
London: Batsford, 1944. Hardcover. 120 pages, several illustrations, coloured frontis. Original red cloth, gilt lettered. With clipped dustwrapper. Head of spine a little chipped. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now..... More
London: Batsford, 1952. Hardcover. 136 pages, several illustrations, coloured frontis. Original red cloth, gilt lettered. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now lies as much in the vibrant dustwrappers - modernist..... More
London: Batsford, 1939. Hardcover. 120 pages, several illustrations, coloured frontis. Original green cloth, gilt lettered. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now lies as much in the vibrant dustwrappers - modernist..... More
London: Batsford, 1948. Hardcover. 120 pages, several illustrations, coloured frontis. Original grey cloth, gilt lettered. With dustwrapper. Some paper loss to head & foot of spine, and back panel. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and..... More
London: Batsford, 1942. Hardcover. 120 pages, several illustrations, coloured frontis. Original green cloth, gilt lettered. With dustwrapper. Some pages & edges foxed. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now lies as..... More
London: Batsford, 1948. Hardcover. 120 pages, several illustrations, coloured frontis. Original grey cloth, gilt lettered. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now lies as much in the vibrant dustwrappers - modernist..... More
London: Batsford, 1940. Hardcover. 90 pages, several illustrations. Original yellow cloth, gilt lettered. With dustwrapper. Some paper loss to head of spine. Personal ink inscription to front endpaper. Edges foxed. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work..... More
London: Batsford, 1943. Hardcover. 116 pages, several illustrations, coloured frontis. Original green cloth, gilt lettered. With dustwrapper. Head & foot of spine slightly chipped. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now..... More
London: Batsford, 1950. Seventh Edition, Revised. Hardcover. 211 pages, several illustrations, 1 folding map. Original red cloth, gilt lettered. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now lies as much in the..... More
London: Batsford, 1941. Hardcover. 152 pages, several illustrations, coloured frontis. Original blue cloth, gilt lettered. With dustwrapper. Head & foot of spine slightly chipped. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now..... More
London: Batsford, 1946. Hardcover. 90 pages, several illustrations. Original orange cloth, gilt lettered. With dustwrapper. Head & foot of spine slightly chipped. Dustwrapper protected with a removable clear wrapper. The Batsford books of the 1930s-1950s occupy a sweet spot between reference work and decorative object. Their appeal now lies as..... More
