The Houses Behind Author Gwendolen Freeman Publisher George Allen & Unwin 1947

by Gwendolen Freeman

£48 · Offered by eBay

First edition · Signed · Limited edition

Title: The Houses Behind Author: Gwendolen Freeman Publisher: George Allen & Unwin, London Publication Date: 1947 (True First Edition / First Printing) This is an incredibly scarce social history text. At the time of listing, there are no other 1947 first-edition copies available for purchase anywhere online, let alone a copy retaining its original pictorial dust jacket. An excellent, highly elusive opportunity for collectors of British social history and Birmingham regional lore. A very rare and highly collectible copy of Gwendolen Freeman's The Houses Behind. First published in 1947, this book serves as an important social document consisting of sketches detailing life in a Birmingham back street slum following the Second World War. Condition Details: Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to assess the true condition of this vintage book. • Dust Jacket: Present but shows notable vintage wear, including creasing, chipping, and small tears along the edges and spine ends. • Binding & Spine: Hardcover under the jacket is structurally intact. • Pages & Endpapers: There is a neat vintage ink signature/inscription on the front endpaper reading "K.B. Player, Lyn Hold" (shown in photos). The text block shows typical age-related tanning/toning but remains completely clear and readable.

• Publisher: Hugh Paton and Sons Ltd
• Year: 1947
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair

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