Publicado por Shepheard-Walwyn, London, 1994
ISBN 10: 085683145X ISBN 13: 9780856831454
Librería: B-Line Books, Amherst, NS, Canada
Original o primera edición
Hardcover. Condición: USED_FINE. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition. Stiff unmarked book in glossy dust jacket; about new. Lovely watercolours by Valerie Petts. ; 8 x 10"; 144 pages.
Publicado por Shepheard-Walwyn, London, 1994
ISBN 10: 085683145X ISBN 13: 9780856831454
Librería: Beach Hut Books, Lingfield, Reino Unido
Original o primera edición
Hardcover. Condición: USED_FINE. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Nr. Fine. Valerie Petts Ilustrador. First Edition.
Publicado por Shepheard-Walwyn, 1994
ISBN 10: 085683145X ISBN 13: 9780856831454
Librería: Emile Kerssemakers ILAB, Heerlen, Holanda
Condición: UNSPECIFIED. 1994, 144pp. Illustrated. Hardcover. With dustjacket. In very good condition.
Publicado por Shepheard-Walwyn, London, 1994
ISBN 10: 085683145X ISBN 13: 9780856831454
Librería: Sue Lloyd-Davies Books, CARMARTHEN, Reino Unido
Original o primera edición
Hardcover. Condición: USED_ASNEW. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. First Edition. Green boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. In the original publisher's pictorial dustjacket, which is not price-clipped. There are NO inscriptions or marks and the book looks Unread and Unused. 144 pp. Illustrated with the superb watercolours of Valerie Petts. Afterword; Bibliography; Index. Overall, this is an Excellent, Very Clean, Tight and Bright, 'As New' copy. "What is it that makes England English? What are the quintessentially English qualities? The author makes no claim to have discovered the definitive answer, but suggests that, "like a golden thread that is only visible when the sun shines on it, that which is most precious to the English is that which is commonly taken for granted". This book invites a reappraisal. The book suggests that qualities which have been very dear to the English over the ages, even though they have been covered over from time to time, are freedom, justice and truth. These qualities have found their expression in the development of the language, with its innate rhythms and simple structures, embodied in a literary tradition of extraordinary variety and richness. They are evident in the tenets of the Common Law and the unwritten constitution of a free nation. They may be traced through a spiritual heritage distinct from dogma and sectarian bigotry. There is also a reminder of the part man has played in shaping the beauty of the countryside, a landscape that reflects the English character. At a time of bewildering change in the affairs of the world and the nation, this book gives readers an opportunity to reflect on those things which could be endangered by neglect and ignorance. The text is accompanied by 90 of Valerie Petts's paintings in that most English of art media, the watercolour. Together, word and picture celebrate the beauty and character of both rural and urban England, and invite readers to consider the English nation anew." ; 4to 11" - 13" tall.
Publicado por Shepheard-Walwyn, London, 1994
ISBN 10: 085683145X ISBN 13: 9780856831454
Librería: BFS libreria, Ghezzano, PI, Italia
Copertina morbida. Condición: UNSPECIFIED. 144 p. : ill. ; 25 x 20 cm. What is it that makes England English? What are the quintessentially English qualities? The author makes no claim to have discovered the definitive answer, but suggests that, "like a golden thread that is only visible when the sun shines on it, that which is most precious to the English is that which is commonly taken for granted". This book invites a reappraisal. The book suggests that qualities which have been very dear to the English over the ages, even though they have been covered over from time to time, are freedom, justice and truth. These qualities have found their expression in the development of the language, with its innate rhythms and simple structures, embodied in a literary tradition of extraordinary variety and richness. They are evident in the tenets of the Common Law and the unwritten constitution of a free nation. They may be traced through a spiritual heritage distinct from dogma and sectarian bigotry. There is also a reminder of the part man has played in shaping the beauty of the countryside, a landscape that reflects the English character. The text is accompanied by 90 of Valerie Petts's paintings in that most English of art media, the watercolour. Together, word and picture celebrate the beauty and character of both rural and urban England, and invite readers to consider the English nation anew. Legatura editoriale, coperta in cartone rigido telato di colore verde con impresso il titolo in oro al dorso, muto il piatto. Sovraccoperta illustrata a colori in carta patinata lucida con alette. All'interno numerose illustrazioni in b/n e a colori. Dedica autogr. dell'autrice Linda Proud nell'anteporta, firme autogr. dell'autrici nel frontespizio.