Lot 350: A Collection of British Regional Books, primarily Lake District and Cumbria, comprising approximately two dozen volumes
An assorted collection of approximately two dozen English-language books, predominantly paperbacks with some hardcovers. The collection focuses thematically on British regional history, culture, and tourism, with a particular emphasis on the Lake District, Cumbria, Furness, Lancashire, Ulverston, and Dalton-in-Furness. Notable titles include “The Discovery of the Lake District,” “A History of Dalton-in-Furness,” “A Taste of Cumbria & The Lake District,” “Cumbria The War Years,” “Walker’s Companion Lake District,” “The Kings England By Arthur Mee,” and “More Muck And Less Money Further Humorous Tales from a Cumbrian Farm.” Publishers such as Ward Lock, Dorrigo, Helm Press, Thyme Press, Hodder & Stoughton, and Seat Allan Press are represented. The publications span from contemporary works to possibly early 20th-century editions, as exemplified by Arthur Mee. The books are presented haphazardly arranged within a worn cardboard box, which bears an orange sticker marked “350 17”.
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