First edition. Illustrations, including a folding plate, by John Piper. 8vo. Original decorated cream cloth, unclipped dust jacket also designed by Piper. London, John Murray, 1952.
First edition of this collection of essays by Betjeman, with many on the topic of architecture. Bookplate of William Charlton Edwards to upper pastedown.
A very good copy, jacket with small loss to head of spine panel.
