{"product_id":"summer-road-to-wales-bb-denys-watkins-pitchford-1st-edition","title":"Summer Road to Wales, 'BB' (Denys Watkins-Pitchford) — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Nicholas Kaye Limited, 1964\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 176.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The dark blue cloth boards remain tight and structurally sound, with the silver spine lettering presenting brightly and free of oxidation, though the corners and spine ends display gentle bumping and shelf-wear. As an ex-library copy, the book bears institutional stamps: \"Wigan Mobile Branch Library\" to the base of the title page, alongside a withdrawn stamp and inked numerals to the copyright page, as well as remnants of adhesive and offset toning to the front free endpaper. The page block edges exhibit moderate spotting and dust-toning, and a faint erased smudge is present near the center of the title page. However, the internal text block is otherwise remarkably clean, tightly bound, and free of tearing or major blemishes. The original, unclipped dust jacket (retaining the 21s. net price) presents well with vibrant colours to the front panel, though it shows some rubbing, light edge-creasing, minor chipping to the spine extremities, and a vertical indentation line running down the rear panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a 1964 First Edition of ‘BB’s acclaimed Welsh travelogue. The volume features a striking colour frontispiece and 27 full-page scraperboard engravings, supplemented by smaller in-text illustrations, all executed by the author, Denys Watkins-Pitchford, under his famous pseudonym ‘BB’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocating a copy with an intact, unclipped dust jacket is highly desirable. This specific copy’s provenance ties it to the Wigan Public Libraries system, rendering it an ex-library example. Despite the associated institutional stamps, the book remains an attractive reading copy that retains its original visual charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSummer Road to Wales\u003c\/i\u003e, acclaimed naturalist and author Denys Watkins-Pitchford takes readers on a lyrical, meandering journey through the rugged and romantic landscapes of Wales. Tracing three distinct routes across the country, from the Wye Valley to the peaks of Snowdonia, ‘BB’ masterfully captures the enchanting wildlife, serene camping spots, and historical echoes of the Welsh countryside. Accompanied by his own evocative and highly detailed scraperboard illustrations, this travelogue serves as a timeless celebration of exploration, the natural world, and the quiet magic of the open road.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54594997780819,"sku":"5085","price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260811_110424.jpg?v=1786789136","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/summer-road-to-wales-bb-denys-watkins-pitchford-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}