The “Labour” and the Royal by Éamonn Mac Thomáis

Description

Title: The “Labour” and the Royal

Publisher: O’Brien Press, Dublin

Publication Date: 1979

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: 1st Edition Very fine hardcover with dust jacket now protected in removable cover. This book brings the reader into the working world of the war-time years, and after [1942-52]. It was a period without central heating and television, but full of rugged conversation, rattling tramcars, messenger boy bicycles, horse-drawn deliveries, the ration book, black porter and long, long working hours for very few pounds, shillings and pence. Beautifully illustrated by Desmond McCarthy. Lovely copy. Collector’s Item.