A. R. P.
London: Victor Golancz, 1938. Octavo, red papered boards, spine and cover embossed with black lettering, 296 pp., two diagrams included, four appendices included. Spine tail end bumped, vertical edges of spine rubbed, corners of covers bumped and rubbed, some very small marks on the front and back covers, first leaf has an area where the paper has been rubbed (likely to remove a name or writing), first leaf is inscribed, light foxing on endpapers, foxing on leaf edges throughout; otherwise a very good copy. First edition. This volume is a Left Book Club Edition and was not intended for sale to the public at time of publication. The second leaf includes an N.B. addressed to club members encouraging them to read their copy of Left News, an edition of which was included with the delivery of the club's monthly book.
"A. R. P." stands for "Air Raid Precautions". J. B. S. Haldane, F.R.S, outlines the precautions that members of the British general public should take in the event the country were to face raids from the air again. Written at a most prescient time, the author seeks to prepare the public for the worst, argues against the government's preparation and emphasises that people should be ready for what may come. This truly fascinating and informative book was published by Victor Golancz and intended for those whose politics leaned towards the left. Item #4787
Inscribed on the first leaf is: "Arthur Butler Regards Fred Hay Dec '38"
Price (AUD): $65.00