THE EROSION OF OXFORD by CURL, JAMES STEVENS - 1977

Oxford Illustrated Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Oxford University Press, 1977-01-08. Paperback. Good.

Oxford Illustrated Press. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Paperback. Very Good.

Paperback. Good.

Oxford: Oxford Illustrated Press. 1st ed. VG copy, small ink name to half-title . Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 1977.

Oxford Illustrated Press, Oxford, first edition, 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… Read More