The Peak District, K. C. Edwards — 2nd Impression

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The Peak District, K. C. Edwards — 2nd Impression

Name: The Peak District, K. C. Edwards — 2nd Impression
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4561
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Publication: London, Collins, 1962

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [xvi], 240.

Condition Report Very Good. This volume presents exceptionally well, bound in the publisher's original green cloth with bright gilt lettering to the spine, showing tight hinges and sharp corners. The page block remains largely clean and crisp, with only faint dust-dulling to the top edge. The dust jacket is preserved in a protective sleeve and retains vibrant, unfaded colours across the front panel and spine. Notably, the jacket remains unclipped, displaying the original "30s. net." price on the front flap. The primary flaw is noticeable yellowed tape staining and offsetting to the jacket's inner flaps, a remnant of a previous protective covering. Overall, it is a sturdy, highly presentable copy.

Catalogue Note This is a desirable early printing of the forty-fourth volume in the esteemed New Naturalist library, issued merely two months after the first impression in May 1962. Edwards' comprehensive study of the region remains a cornerstone work for naturalists, drawing heavily on the expertise of his Nottingham University colleagues, H. H. Swinnerton and R. H. Hall.

The volume is richly illustrated, boasting seven colour photographs, forty-three black-and-white plates, and fifteen maps and diagrams that meticulously detail the ecological and geological nuances of Britain's first national park. The iconic dust jacket, designed by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis, perfectly encapsulates the wild beauty of the Peak District and remains wonderfully vibrant in this example.

A masterful ecological and geographical survey, The Peak District takes readers on a captivating journey through the ancient landscapes of Britain’s first national park. K. C. Edwards, alongside experts H. H. Swinnerton and R. H. Hall, explores the rich tapestry of the region; from its unique flora and geology to the history of early human settlement and modern farming. Beautifully illustrated and engagingly written, it is an essential volume for ramblers, naturalists, and anyone drawn to the rugged charm of the English countryside.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: K. C. Edwards, H. H. Swinnerton, R. H. Hall

Book Publisher: Collins

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Natural History

Book edition: Second Impression

Signed: No

Book Pages: 240

Book Publication Year: 1962

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Clifford and Rosemary Ellis

Book Series: The New Naturalist

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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