For such a familiar part of the British scene, the telephone box is something of an unknown entity. What was its story? Why was it the way it was? Who designed it? What came before it? This generously illustrated book answers these questions and more. It is a concise history of the most ubiquitous of all street furniture, kiosks being found in the busiest city streets and the most remote countryside. From the earliest to the latest, and from mass-produced to the quaintest of unique designs, this books also acts as a ...
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For such a familiar part of the British scene, the telephone box is something of an unknown entity. What was its story? Why was it the way it was? Who designed it? What came before it? This generously illustrated book answers these questions and more. It is a concise history of the most ubiquitous of all street furniture, kiosks being found in the busiest city streets and the most remote countryside. From the earliest to the latest, and from mass-produced to the quaintest of unique designs, this books also acts as a 'spotter's guide'. Included are listings of sites that can be visited, valuable information on kiosk preservation and something on the companion police and emergency telephone kiosks.
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New. What is the story of a Telephone Box? Why is it the way it is? Who designed it? What came before it? This book answers these questions and provides a history of one of the most recognizable and enduring pieces of street furniture. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 32 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AM; KNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 148 x 3. Weight in Grams: 96. New. 2010. 2nd Revised edition. Paperback.....
Add this copy of Telephone Boxes: No. 303 (Shire Album S. ) to cart. $19.30, very good condition, Sold by Kisharon Langdon New Chapters rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrow, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1994 by Shire Publications.
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Very good. THE BOOK IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION PAGES ARE CLEAN Sold by the U. K Charity Kisharon Langdon. Offering Opportunities and Support for People within the Autism and Learning Disability Community.
Add this copy of Telephone Boxes (Shire Album) to cart. $23.14, very good condition, Sold by The Guru Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1994 by Shire Publications Ltd.
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Series; Shire album; 303. Physical description: 80 p. : col. ill.; 25 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: Telephone booths-Great Britain-History. Telephone-Great Britain-Equipment and supplies-History. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.
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