A fine-bound edition of "The Englishman's Country," edited by W.J. Turner, with introduction by Edmund Blunden (London: Collins, 1945). Bound in contemporary full vellum with elaborate gilt-decorated floral motif spine and boards, top edges gilt, and housed in a vellum-edged slipcase. This illustrated history of the English countryside features 48 full page color plates after paintings by Constable, Turner, Rowntree and others.

9.23 x 6.75 x 1 inches

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