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Vintage 1970s Ladybird book. The Story of our Canals. Series 601. Great Gift Idea

Vintage 1970s Ladybird book. The Story of our Canals. Series 601. Great Gift Idea

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Learn about the history of our canals and narrow boats  in this collectible vintage Ladybird book, The Story of our canals. First published in 1975 this nostalgic book is perfect for book collectors, history, engineering and canal boat enthusiasts and those with memories of a 1970s childhood. It will make a fantastic gift. 

Product Details:

- The Story of our Canals 

- A Ladybird Book , series 601

- First published 1975 

- This edition 1978/79

- Small hardback book with Matt cover

- Book measures 18 x 12 cm

- Printed in England

- By Carolyn Hutchings

- Illustrated by Roger Hall

- Publishers: Ladybird Books Ltd, Loughborough

- Perfect nostalgic, collectible gift 

- In good used vintage condition. A little wear to the cover, mostly at the spine which also has some foxing ( discolouration marks due to age). The glue has started to come away at the spine on the inside cover but all pages are intact. The inside pages are good, just the odd corner crease/ discolouration spot. Please see the photos. 

Shipping, Handling & Returns

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 UK Shipping                                            

I offer free tracked delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 48 ) on all UK orders of £20 and over. The delivery cost for orders under £20 is £2.50. A tracking number will be provided. If you need your order faster Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available at an additional cost at checkout.

International Shipping 

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