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