John Betjeman — Antiquarian Prejudice

London, The Hogarth Press, 1939. First edition. Paperback. A pleasing first edition of this architectural lecture from John Betjeman, originally delivered to the Group Theatre. First edition. Only printing. A Hogarth Sixpenny Pamphlet, containing an essay on antiquarian architecture which was originally delivered as a lecture to the Group Theatre. The work explores the idea of architecture as a means of understanding your surroundings rather than the study of a house or building. Written by Sir John Betjeman, an English poet, writer, and broadcaster who was Poet Laureate from 1972. He was a founding member of The Victorian Society, the first president of The Hackney Society, and a passionate defender of Victorian architecture, helping to save St Pancras railway station from demolition. In the original paper wraps. Externally, very smart with minor sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with minor age toning to the extremities. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .