The Straits Times Annual Singapore 1939.

£1,100 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

A profusely illustrated record of Singapore before the Japanese invasion, showing the shift in the city with the imminent declaration of war and articles focusing on criminological advances, air raid preparations, and soldiering as well as the usual more light hearted pieces on social life and recreation. First and only edition of the 1939 issue; 4to (34.5 x 25 cm); profusely illustrated with adverts and illustrations, publisher's original pictorial textured wrappers, in remarkably good condition, a near-fine copy; 208 pp.

• Binding: Hardcover

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