Guard Bridge Panorama, Guard Bridge Paper Co. Ltd. — 1st Ed

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Guard Bridge Panorama, Guard Bridge Paper Co. Ltd. — 1st Ed

Name: Guard Bridge Panorama, Guard Bridge Paper Co. Ltd. — 1st Ed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6548
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Publication: Dundee, Published for Guard Bridge Paper Co. Limited by Valentine and Sons Limited, 1951

Formatting: 4to, pp. 38.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original blue cloth boards remain firm and structurally sound, though they exhibit minor shelf-wear, slight surface scuffing to the panels, and gentle bumping to the corners. The silver-stamped lettering to the upper board remains notably bright, complete, and unoxidised. Internally, the binding is tight and secure, with the text block squarely aligned. The pages remain exceptionally clean and crisp, entirely free from foxing, age-toning, or previous ownership inscriptions, ensuring that the photogravure plates and letterpress text remain sharp and highly legible.

Catalogue Note: This first edition was commissioned to meticulously document the post-war infrastructure developments and technical paper-making processes at the Fife-based mill. Designed and produced under the supervision of Edward Burrett, the volume features high-quality photogravure printing executed by Harrison and Sons, alongside letterpress work by Ben Johnson and Co.

Notably, this copy retains a loosely inserted, original printed letter from the Guard Bridge Paper Company addressed to prospective clients. The letter provides a fascinating addendum, apologising for delays in the book's physical production and noting that the actual engineering progress at the mill, including the erection of three new boilers and a facility for a new paper-making machine, had already outpaced the printed text.

Such ephemeral inclusions provide significant historical context regarding the rapid pace of post-war industrial expansion and are seldom retained in surviving copies on the open market.

Produced in the mid-twentieth century, Guard Bridge Panorama offers a fascinating visual and textual history of one of Scotland's premier paper mills during a period of significant industrial expansion. Through detailed illustrations and comprehensive descriptions, the book chronicles the complex esparto and wood-pulp paper-making processes, serving as both a proud corporate milestone and a valuable, lasting record of British manufacturing prowess.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Guard Bridge Paper Co. Ltd.

Book Publisher: Valentine and Sons Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 38

Book Publication Year: 1951

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Dundee, United Kingdom

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