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English City - The Growth and the Future of Bristol

J.S. Fry & Sons Ltd., 1945

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Year of publication
1945
Place of printing
U.K.
Author
Author Not Stated
Publishers
J.S. Fry & Sons Ltd.
Size
4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
Edition
F First Edition
Keyword
English City - The Growth and the Future of Bristol 88 pages., Profusely illustrated in black and white. "As a Firm which has, been engaged in manufacturing in Bristol for over 200 years, we felt that we should like to make some contribution towards, the re-birth of our city. A vivid, yet simple account of the main features of the story of Bristol, - particularly at this time when we have lost so many records of, the past - seemed appropriate. In order to give a clear idea of, Bristol's historical development, we have attempted to present a cross-section of the life of the, city at selected periods - 1200, 1500, 1750 and 1939. We have shown the destruction caused by the, 'blitz', and said something about the plans and opportunities for the, future." - From the Foreward by J.S. Fry and Sons Ltd. Front, free endpaper all but removed. Prior owner's name upon remaining, portion, else book unmarked. Average to above average wear overall., Europe
Binding description
H Hardcover
State of preservation
Fair
Languages
English
Binding
Hardcover
First edition
Yes

Description

88 pages. Profusely illustrated in black and white. "As a Firm which has been engaged in manufacturing in Bristol for over 200 years, we felt that we should like to make some contribution towards the re-birth of our city. A vivid, yet simple account of the main features of the story of Bristol - particularly at this time when we have lost so many records of the past - seemed appropriate. In order to give a clear idea of Bristol's historical development, we have attempted to present a cross-section of the life of the city at selected periods - 1200, 1500, 1750 and 1939. We have shown the destruction caused by the 'blitz', and said something about the plans and opportunities for the future." - From the Foreward by J.S. Fry and Sons Ltd. Front free endpaper all but removed. Prior owner's name upon remaining portion, else book unmarked. Title page just beginning to loosen. Average to above average wear overall. Book
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