Rare and Unusual Books

Published: Letchworth,
Date: nd, c1908.
Description: Map, 8pp text, 48 pages of plates, some printed and some tipped-in, each with description on facing page. 12pp on services, railway, builders etc, how to become a resident etc. Boards, linen spine, 13x18. Crack on the front boards, which are also a bit marked. Contents pages have minor marks. A fair copy of a very scarce item.
Notes: A fine early view book, issued as publicity. Many of the photos describe new houses on the site. As well as some general views, there are streetscapes, which still look quite barren and immature with little landscaping. There are also some town centre views. The adverts include details of how to become a resident in the Garden City and how to become a shareholder. Industry was beginning to move to the settlement, including the Lacre motor car factory. A nice item, printed at the Arden Press, Letchworth. This publication should not be confused with the later 'Letchworth Garden City in 55 Pictures', 1911.
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Price: £85.00