The Big Book of Shops - with Fold-Out Tableaux

little rubbing/chipping to edges/spine, a little splitting/slight loss to edges of spine, minor scuffing/soiling, some ink marks to front. Contents generally good with occasional splitting to hinges, back endpaper missing, very minor soiling. Both tableaux intact and in good condition with minor rubbing to edges. Gift inscription to ffep. Charming B&W illustrations by Grace Lodge throughout. Includes two colourful fold-out tableaux of a village street with various traditional shops, one at the front and one at the back which, including the covers of the book make a continuous panoramic view measuring just over 61'' in total. Originally, it came with at least 4 little card figures, but these are not present. 2 children visit the fictional village of Hatherby during their holidays, and find out what is available in the various shops there. A very quaint glimpse of life in an English village in the 1930s/40s.