Rare Book Monthly

Book Catalogue Reviews - June - 2008 Issue

Varied Items Found in Lowry-James' Rare Bookseller's Catalogue

Various items pertaining to British culture.

Various items pertaining to British culture.



The section on British cultural items covers varied aspects of British civilization. Item 53 hits the upper class: The English Castle, by Hugh Braun, published in 1936. It contains 121 photographs of English castles. $65. For the working class, there is Britain in Pictures. British Boxing. This item by Denzil Batchelor was published in 1948. $45. Then there is English Folk Heroes by Christina Hole, also published in 1948. This covers legendary figures from King Arthur to Robin Hood and St. George. Item 56. $45.

You may reach Lowry-James Rare Prints and Books and proprietor Priscilla Anne Lowry-Gregor at 360-221-0477 or rarebooks@lowryjames.com. Their website is www.lowryjames.com.

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