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SABINE, NOEL: : THE BRITISH COLONIAL EMPIRE. [Britain in Pictures No. 40.]

LONDON.WILLIAM COLLINS,1943.

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UK,slim 8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.[One of only 16 new titles published,1943.'The British Commonwealth in Pictures' was an integral part of the main series,identical in size and format containing colour plates and b/w illustartions in photogravure.There were 7 books in all: Australia,East Africa,Canada,India,South Africa,New Zealand and this title - the 7th and last of that series.An 8th title 'Britain and the Middle East' by Sir Ronald Storr,was never published.All were written by experts on - and usually residents of - the various countries.In 1943 too,all 7 books/titles were published in an omnibus format entitled 'The British Commonwealth with 48 colour plates and 173 b/w illustrations.] NFINE/VG++.Inked presentation inscrptn to blue+white world map ilustrated eps.and no clip to dw/dj. Bright,crisp,clean,red,blue and white pictorial illustrated with white+red lettering,front panel of dw/dj,rear panel of same with publisher's advert for other titles in the series; with negligible shelf-wear or creasing to edges and corners - no major nicks or tears present. A small closed tear at front,top corner. Some miniscule rubbing and chipping to both head+foot of spine/backstrip and all corners too of dw/dj,some inevitable minimal rubbing/flaking to letters of spine/backstrip all minimal faults due in part - to fragility of the wartime economy standards paper used.Top edges very lightly aged,fore-edges also lightly aged but much brighter and cleaner; contents bright, tight,clean,solid and sound - near pristine - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners,appears unread - apart from my own collation.Front panel of dw/dj design repeated to both front+rear paper- covered card covers and white ink printed letters to spine/backstrip,illustrated endpapers virtually foxing free - no offset foxing from dw/dj inner flaps.UK, slim 8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn,7-47pp [paginated] printed on Mellomex Book paper and includes 8 colour plates,25 b/w illustrations includes 2 b/w vignwttes - all illustrations within the text,plus [unpaginated] half-title+title pages, colour+b/w illus lists/tables.Very uncommon. 'Britain in Pictures' (BIP) a comprehensive series of illustrated books devoted to the life,art,institutions and achievements of the British.The majority of the titles,113 of 126 are under the banner of 'The British People in Pictures' series, plus 7 'British Commonwealth in Pictures' titles and a further 6 titles under the 'English Poets in Pictures' imprint - 6 further titles of the 132 listed,were never published.The earliest titles in the series were not numbered, although numbers were eventually added to the jacket spine (but not on the books themselves).Original price was 3/6 (later increased to 4/6,and then 5/-),and a normal print run averaging between 20,000 to 30,000 copies. In this stimulating book Mr Sabine has written a straightforward account of the development of the British Colonial Empire and gives a vivid impression of the vast diversity of peoples,climates and countries in this unique association.He makes no attempt to minimize the problems inevitable in governing of such a widespread Empire,but he does insist on an understanding and a true valuation of the great achievements already accomplished and of that spirit of enterprise,adventure and unselfishness which inspired so many Colonial pioneers and still inspires their successors. During the last fifty years the British Government has changed it's attitude and policy in a revolutionary way and it is clear from such a document as the White Paper of 1940,that the aim of British Colonial policy is to promote self- government in the Colonies not only through the development of their political institutions but also through the advancement of their social and economic standards. Mr Noel Sabine has had,as a member of the Administrative service in Kenya, personal experience of our Colonial system and now that he is working in the Colonial Office he is able to set this practical experience against the general background and pattern of our Colonial affairs. Please contact seller,because of the weight and the value of this item for correct,insured shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas customers - BEFORE ordering through the order page! ** N.B. UK,buyers please note,stocks' actual shipping/P+p costs are adjusted and any difference is refunded,after order's receipt and before the order's despatch especially if the item(s) are offered either P+p included or FREE. Available UK only,unless indictaed otherwise. ** N.B. US customers please be aware: US Standard AIRMAIL postage from UK to USA can now cost more than the price of the book! If speed is not of the essence,then Economy rate is recommended - at approx. anything from a 1/3rd to 1/2 of the standard US AIR quote/rate. - sometimes arriving sooner than the 42 days - but not always.

UK,slim 8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.
Not SIGNED.

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