Northern Ireland by Hugh Shearman, published in 1968 by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Belfast.

An interesting illustrated portrait of Northern Ireland in the late 1960s, covering a wide range of subjects relating to the region, its people, history, resources and government. Published shortly before the outbreak of the Troubles, it offers a fascinating contemporary snapshot of Northern Ireland at an important point in its modern history.

Hugh Shearman was a historian and writer whose works included several books on Northern Ireland, and this HMSO publication provides an insight into how the region was presented and understood at the time.

This slim illustrated volume is particularly attractive for readers interested in Northern Irish history, Belfast, local history and 20th-century social history. The striking turquoise and black illustrated cover also gives it considerable vintage graphic appeal.

The book is an ex-library copy and shows some signs of this previous use, including the library label visible on the front. There is also general age-related wear, but the book remains in good vintage condition overall.

A fascinating piece of Northern Irish social history and an appealing vintage reference book for collectors, local-history enthusiasts and those interested in the region before the Troubles.