{"product_id":"three-lands-on-three-wheels-jan-cora-gordon","title":"Three Lands on Three Wheels, Jan \u0026 Cora Gordon","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: London, George G. Harrap \u0026amp; Co. Ltd., 1934\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"102\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo, pp. [viii], 358.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Very Good. The book itself presents beautifully in its original green cloth, remaining tight, square, and structurally sound, with only faint rubbing to the spine ends. The top edge retains its original green stain, while the fore-edge and bottom edge exhibit some moderate foxing. Internally, the pages are largely bright and clean, with scattered foxing primarily confined to the preliminary leaves and text block edges. The highly scarce original dust jacket is unclipped (\"5\/- net\") and features the striking printed 'Red Riband Library' overlay design; it shows typical shelf-wear, including rubbing along the joints, a few small closed tears, and minor chipping to the spine extremities and corners, but remains an highly attractive, unsunned example of a fragile pre-war jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This is the February 1934 'Red Riband Library' reprint of the Gordons' travelogue, initially published in June 1932. This edition is notable for retaining its scarce original dust jacket, which prominently features the printed price-reduction banner across the front panel and spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe volume includes the authors' illustrated map endpapers detailing their route across Europe, alongside numerous in-text line drawings and a charming coloured frontispiece painting by Cora Gordon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eTravel narratives from this era retaining intact jackets are increasingly uncommon on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eThree Lands on Three Wheels\u003c\/i\u003e recounts the engaging and often unpredictable journey of celebrated vagabond travellers Jan and Cora Gordon as they cross France, England, and Ireland via a motorcycle and sidecar. Eschewing traditional tourist routes, the Gordons offer a witty, boots-on-the-ground perspective of 1930s rural Europe, capturing the eccentricities of local characters and the charm of changing landscapes. Brimming with their signature observational humour and artistic flair, this travelogue is a captivating snapshot of an era when motor-touring was still a rugged adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55393869627731,"sku":"6213","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261012_153720.jpg?v=1792078413","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/three-lands-on-three-wheels-jan-cora-gordon","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}