Vintage 1950s/60s three books of wonders /marvels

Vintage 1950s/60s three books of wonders /marvels very bright and evocative of the era some age related wear

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21 cm wide

18 cm tall

Averages 150 pages per book

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— these are gorgeous nostalgic mid-century children’s/juvenile titles with fabulous illustrated covers.

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Vintage Paul Townsend Book Bundle – The Modern World (Book of Wonders & Book of Railways) + The New Annual of Modern Marvels

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Step back into the golden age of post-war optimism with this wonderful bundle of three vintage “modern world” hardback books, packed with dramatic illustrations and captivating themes of engineering, travel, invention, and discovery.

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This set includes:

📘 The Modern World – Book of Wonders (Paul Townsend)

📕 The Modern World – Book of Railways (Paul Townsend)

📗 The New Annual of Modern Marvels

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These books are brilliantly evocative of the 1950s–1960s era, celebrating everything from steam trains and industrial power to ships, aircraft, rockets and modern technology – perfect for collectors of vintage children’s books, transport ephemera, railwayana, or retro educational publishing.

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The cover artwork alone is worth the purchase — bold, cinematic and wonderfully nostalgic, ideal for display in a study, library shelf, office, or man cave / reading corner.

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📌 Condition (honest & accurate)

All are in vintage pre-owned condition, with visible age wear including:

edge/corner rubbing

scuffs and marks to boards

spine wear and bumps

general handling wear consistent with age

(As shown in photos – still very presentable, and full of character!)

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🎁 Perfect for

✅ Railway enthusiasts & collectors

✅ Vintage/retro book collectors

✅ Decorative shelf styling / prop display

✅ Mid-century educational publishing fans

✅ Gifts for engineers, history lovers & transport fans