Mary Russell Mitford – Our Village – First Folio Edition 1997
£30.00
A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Our Village by Mary Russell Mitford, published by The Folio Society, London in 1997, illustrated by Joan Hassall, introduced by Ronald Blythe. A very fine book free from internal inscriptions, marbled paper bound boards, gilt titling against dark green background to the petrol blue cloth spine, the text blocks are bright and crisp with dark green top stain. In dark green paper bound slip case.
Our Village by Mary Russell Mitford is a charming collection of sketches portraying rural life in early 19th century England. Based on her experiences in the village of Three Mile Cross, the work captures everyday scenes, characters and the beauty of the countryside with warmth and vivid detail. Through gentle humour and keen observation, Mitford celebrates the simplicity and richness of village life.
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A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Our Village by Mary Russell Mitford, published by The Folio Society, London in 1997, illustrated by Joan Hassall, introduced by Ronald Blythe. A very fine book free from internal inscriptions, marbled paper bound boards, gilt titling against dark green background to the petrol blue cloth spine, the text blocks are bright and crisp with dark green top stain. In dark green paper bound slip case.
Our Village by Mary Russell Mitford is a charming collection of sketches portraying rural life in early 19th century England. Based on her experiences in the village of Three Mile Cross, the work captures everyday scenes, characters and the beauty of the countryside with warmth and vivid detail. Through gentle humour and keen observation, Mitford celebrates the simplicity and richness of village life.
