Rare and Unusual Books

Published: Plymouth, Underhill,
Date: 1943.
Description: Pictoral end papers, frontis, xvi, 147pp+ many b&w photos, fold-out maps (some in colour), decorated end papers. Folding Plan in rear pocket Cloth. 31x25. Spine pulled at head and tail, corners knocked, generally a good copy.
Notes: A famous wartime reconstruction plan. Plymouth had been very badly affected by bombing. Abercrombie’s ambitious plan included wide boulevards and axial vistas but, as built, was marred by rather mediocre architecture
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Price: £20.00