Arthur Mee's London: Heart of the Empire 1953 Vintage Guidebook King's England
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Arthur Mee's London: Heart of the Empire 1953 Vintage Guidebook King's England. More than just a guidebook, this is a narrative history. It captures a London that was still recovering from the Blitz yet stood proud as the center of the Commonwealth. Year c. 1953. The King's England: London. The King's England: London by Arthur Mee The King's England: London "Heart of the Empire and Wonder of the World" Author Arthur Mee Series The King's England Year c. 1953 Pictures Over 200 Illustrations A Portrait of Post-War London Arthur Mee's *The King's England* series is legendary among topographers and lovers of British history. This volume, dedicated entirely to London, serves as a magnificent snapshot of the city in the early 1950s. Written with Mee's characteristic patriotic flair and deep love for history, it guides the reader through the winding streets, ancient churches, and grand monuments of the capital. More than just a guidebook, this is a narrative history. It captures a London that was still recovering from the Blitz yet stood proud as the center of the Commonwealth. The book is densely packed with over 200 photographs, offering a visual feast of architecture and daily life from a bygone era. "There never has been a great visitation of this country for the people, and we have tried to make one... bringing our treasures home." — Arthur Mee Did You Know? Arthur Mee was a prolific journalist and educator, best known for *The Children's Encyclopedia*. His goal with *The King's England* (often called the modern Domesday Book) was to visit every parish in England. This London volume is the crown jewel of that massive undertaking. Condition Report Vintage Condition (Please See Photos) Dust Jacket: Shows visible wear and chipping, but remains intact, preserving the cover art. Binding: The binding is secure and holds the pages well, though the text block has developed a slight "tilt" or lean from shelf storage over the decades. Pages: Text is clean and free of underlining. The edges show some light marks/foxing but remain crisp. Inscription: There is a name and a gift note written on the first page. We ship carefully and quickly—usually the same or next business day. JT Enterportals >>Powered by WonderLister App
