Oxford Illustrated Press, Oxford, first edition, Date: 1977. Laminated wrappers, 8vo, 22 cm,. x, 205, [1] pp, numerous ills. From the blurb - "The full impact of this book can only be appreciated when we realise that its lessons could apply not only to Oxford but to almost every town, village and city in Britain. Oxford is a national treasure. It is also an architectural jewel in the European context, and, in this shrinking world, must be of global importance. The text and pictures of this book describe in detail the gradual erosion of the physical fabric of one of Britain's major historic cities, and serve as a warning of what might happen in the future. The lessons of the Erosion of Oxford are applicable to many historic centres, and must be learned if anything of worth is to survive for future generations to enjoy. The message of this profusely illustrated and passionately argued book must be understood by the nation and by the world if the insidious process of the erosion of our heritage is to be stopped. The damage to Oxford in the last half-century has been colossal. A nation or a society that destroys its true inheritance of capital from the past need expect no glorious or even civilised future. Mr Curl's book is both a warning and a record. It is a book for all who care about the environment in Britain. The fact that it is about Oxford, one of Europe's finest cities, should alarm and alert everyone to the dangers that threaten our ...

ENGLAND: OXFORD ILLUSTRATED PRESS. VG. PAPERBACK. FIRST PAPERBACK EDITION. Date: 1977. 1977. OXFORD ILLUSTRATED PRESS ISBN 0902280406 9780902280403 [US]

ISBN10: 0902280406, ISBN13: 9780902280403, [publisher: Oxford Illustrated Press, Oxford] Softcover First Edition 1st ed. VG copy, small ink name to half-title
[London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1977]

Headington: Oxford Illustrated Press, Date: 1977. This book describes in detail the gradual erosion of the physical fabric of one of Britain's major historic cities, and serves as a warning of what might happen in the future. 206 pages + 10 prelims. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs. Every book is sent in a rigid cardboard posting box.. Signed by the Author. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. 21.5 Cm x 15 Cm. 1977. Oxford Illustrated Press ISBN 0902280406 9780902280403 [GB]

ISBN10: 0902280406, ISBN13: 9780902280403, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Softcover
[Houston, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1977]

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[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1977]

ISBN10: 0902280406, ISBN13: 9780902280403, [publisher: Oxford Illustrated Press] Softcover The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1977]

ENGLAND OXFORD ILLUSTRATED PRESS 1977 FIRST PAPERBACK EDITION PAPERBACK VG

ISBN10: 0902280406, ISBN13: 9780902280403, [publisher: Oxford Illustrated Press] Softcover Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
[Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1977]

ISBN10: 0902280406, ISBN13: 9780902280403, [publisher: Oxford Illustrated Press, Headington] Softcover First Edition This book describes in detail the gradual erosion of the physical fabric of one of Britain's major historic cities, and serves as a warning of what might happen in the future. 206 pages + 10 prelims. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs. Every book is sent in a rigid cardboard posting box. Size: 21.5 Cm x 15 Cm
[Alton, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1977]
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ISBN10: 0902280406, ISBN13: 9780902280403, [publisher: Oxford Illustrated Press] Softcover Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within
[Amherst, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1977]