1939 Devon Penguin Guide – A Collectible First Edition with Colour Maps
This 1939 Devon Penguin Guide is a charming first edition hardback from the much-loved Penguin Guides series, offering a wonderful glimpse into Devon as it was seen just before the Second World War.
Written by L. Russell Muirhead and published by Penguin Books, this vintage travel guide is more than a practical handbook — it is a piece of social and publishing history. With its colour maps and period detail, it invites you to explore old Devon through the eyes of earlier travellers, making it a rewarding addition to any collection of British travel books, Penguin first editions, or regional history.
The book is in good condition for its age, with the character and appeal you would expect from a collectible hardback of this period. Whether displayed on a shelf, used for research, or gifted to a lover of Devon, it carries a quiet authenticity that modern reprints simply cannot match.
First edition hardback published in 1939
Part of the collectible Penguin Guides series
Includes original colour maps
Written by L. Russell Muirhead
Ideal for collectors of Penguin Books, Devon history, and vintage travel guides
Good condition for its age
If you are looking for an original 1939 Devon Penguin Guide with genuine vintage appeal, this is a lovely find to add to your collection today.
