Book The Week-End Book Nonesuch Press 1928 Hardback Used Illustrated Rutherston

Condition: Used early hardback with age-related wear. Covers show rubbing, marks and fading; spine and edges handled. Pages have toning and occasional spotting typical of a 1920s book. Binding intact. Handwriting on one internal page. Please check all photos. Title: The Week-End Book Publisher: The Nonesuch Press, London US Distributor: Random House, New York Illustrator: Albert Rutherston Edition: New Edition (Oct 1928) Format: Hardcover Printed by: William Brendon & Son, Ltd. Date: 1928 This 1928 Nonesuch Press New Edition of The Week-End Book is an expanded 528-page version of one of the most popular pocket anthologies of the early 20th century. First published in 1924, it became a bestseller and a cultural favourite. The 1928 edition introduced new typesetting and fresh illustrations by Albert Rutherston, an English painter and designer associated with the Bloomsbury-era movement. About the Book Created as a companion for countryside trips, it includes: – Poetry and verse – Birdwatching, botany and nature notes – Country crafts and outdoor skills – Music, songs and folk traditions – Games, riddles, first aid and pastimes – Reference and educational sections Its aim was to offer “everything a person might want for a weekend in the countryside” in a compact, well-designed format. About The Nonesuch Press Founded in 1922 by Francis Meynell, Nonesuch became known for refined design, quality typography and accessible pricing. Their books are collectible for their craftsmanship, patterned covers, limited print runs and artistic collaborations. About Albert Rutherston A respected painter, illustrator and stage designer whose distinctive style adds appeal to this edition. Edition Notes Hardcover with patterned boards, illustrated by Rutherston, printed from new type in 1928. A notable reissue of one of the 1920s’ most reprinted books, sought after by collectors of early 20th-century literary and cultural works.