1939 Derbyshire Penguin Guide – A Collectible First Edition for Book Lovers and Local History Enthusiasts
The 1939 Derbyshire Penguin Guide by L. Russell Muirhead is a wonderful find for collectors, walkers, historians, and anyone with a fondness for classic British travel writing. Published by Penguin Books, this first edition hardback captures Derbyshire as it was just before the Second World War, making it both a practical period guide and a fascinating piece of social history.
Whether you are building a vintage Penguin collection, researching Derbyshire’s towns and countryside, or looking for a thoughtful gift with genuine character, this book brings a sense of place and nostalgia that modern guidebooks simply cannot match.
Offered in good condition for its age and complete, it has the charm you would expect from a well-preserved vintage hardback. Its growing collectability makes it especially appealing to those who appreciate early Penguin Guides, regional history books, and first edition travel titles.
Title: Derbyshire Penguin Guide
Author: L. Russell Muirhead
Publisher: Penguin Books
Year: 1939
Format: First edition hardback
Condition: Good for age and complete
Ideal for: Collectors, local historians, vintage book lovers, and Derbyshire enthusiasts
A distinctive and increasingly collectible 1939 Derbyshire Penguin Guide, ready to add depth, history, and character to your bookshelf.
