FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. The 1950s and 1960s were a period of decline for the manor houses of Britain (at one point, a country house was demolished every week in the UK). Ancient families opened their homes to the public for the first time and a new class of homeowners bought their way into country life - rock stars, celebrities, Americans. Hardcover with lightly aged-toned pages, no writing, no owner name, no folded pages, two bumped corners. Crisp DJ with minimal edge wear. Retail price $32. Ships in a box, protected with bubble wrap. (SW2) (10B)