London: Headline, 1995. Description of 100 of the finest country pubs in England - according to Timpson's criteria - beautifully illustrated in colour photographs. Scarce first edition, first printing signed and inscribed by the author on half-title page ("For Jean with all good wishes, John Timpson, 27.XI. 95"). Blue covers with gilt, 216pp inc index. Covers have very lightly sunned edges, otherwise no obvious faults and internally very clean and tight. Unclipped DJ has just light rubbing to fore corners. A VG copy indeed. Ref:093353. Signed by Author. First Edition. Cloth. VG++/VG. Illus. by Andrew Perkins (photographs). 20.5x24.5cm.

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Bookseller: Church Street Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 003353
Title: Timpson's English Country Inns
Author: John Timpson
Illustrator: Andrew Perkins (photographs)
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - VG++
Jacket Condition: VG
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0747208263
ISBN 13: 9780747208266
Publisher: Headline
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1995

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