Title: The County Fire Office 1807-1957: A Commemorative History
Author: Aubrey Noakes
Illustrator: Various
Year: 1957 (First Edition)
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: H.F. & G. Witherby Ltd.
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: Good
Author: Aubrey Noakes
Illustrator: Various
Year: 1957 (First Edition)
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: H.F. & G. Witherby Ltd.
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: Good
Description:
This book reviews the history and achievements of a great insurance company. 1957 marked the
150th anniversary of the County Fire Office.
Although insurance men everywhere will want to read this absorbing story, many others will find this work an illuminating and skilfully presented portrayal of British vigour and tradition.
Although insurance men everywhere will want to read this absorbing story, many others will find this work an illuminating and skilfully presented portrayal of British vigour and tradition.
Illustrated with stunning colour plates and high-quality b&w photographs.
Beautiful, royal maroon boards with a gilded depiction of the statue atop the County Fire Office's building and a gilded inscription "1807-1957" immediately below. Gilt text on the spine. Textured jacket is unclipped (30/-) and has a tipped-in image of the Office. The jacket has scuffing and two tears along the top and at the head of the spine. Pages are in very good condition: crisp, clean and virtually free from foxing (one or two have a small speck).
Measures 25.5 cm × 19 cm (10.2″ × 7.6″). 4to. 189 pp.
Price: £13.95
