7 volumes of The Saturday Book (Volumes # 4, 8, 9, 12, 20, 26 & 34), initially edited by Leonard Russell and by John Hadfield from 1952 to 1975. Each volume is filled with literary & artistic commentary on life in Britain during and after WW II. Topics range from the arts such as ballet & music, poems and essays written by contributing authors. Numerous photos and illustrations Example: 1960 issue contains an interesting essay and photos of tattooing. Volume 4-1944-b/w photos/illustrations. No dust jacket. 228 pages. Volume 8-1948-288 pages, no dust jacket. Volume 9-1949-pictorial dust jacket with small tears, worn edges, lower spine piece missing. Inside cover has owner plate, cover page has 1951 Santa stamp & “The Personal Book Shop Boston” upper right corner. 288 pages. Volume 12-1952-Edited by John Hadfield. Dust jacket-worn on all edges, Approx. 1” top upper spine piece missing. Color illustrations. Printed in Britain. 296 pages.
Volume 20-No dust jacket. Spine faded. Corners of cover rounded. “Bay Colony Bookshop“ sticker in left lower corner of inside cover. Color photos, illustrations and colored pages. Printed in Britain. 300 pages. Volume 26-1966-Pictorial dust jacket, slight wear to edges, small 1/2” tear front middle lower edge. Printed in Britain. 256 pages. Volume 34-1975 Last Issue- Pictorial dust jacket, slight wear to edges, small 1/4” tear upperFront edge. 228 pages.