The Modern Book for Boys

1948, Birn Brothers Ltd. London, The date 1948 is taken from the dedication inside the front cover to the recipient of book at Christmas. These books are almost impossible to date. A print code D.402-284 may mean something to someone. There are several editions of this title with different covers and despite having been presented to someone in 1948 it has a definite pre-war look about it . 19.5cm x 25cm portrait format hardback with colour illustrated boards and linen spine. 172pp and thankfully lacking the juvenile scribbles and drawings which usually proliferate these book. Colour frontispiece is present. Front flyleaf is torn at the spine but no paper loss. A start has been made to colour the drawing on page 13 but not completed. No other markings in the book. The end flyleaf has been removed. Wear to the edges of the boards. See scans if present. , Book weighs 641g. For UK buyer if book weighs more than 2Kg when packed (allow 150g-200g for packing) we will request additional postage. For non UK buyer the threshold is 399g surface mail, 150g airmail. Please don't order unless prepared to pay or ask first. ISBN.