{"product_id":"companion-book-club-1950s-cloth-book-set9-hardbacks-no-jackets-uk-decor-book-set","title":"Companion Book Club 1950s Cloth Book Set9 Hardbacks No Jackets UK Decor Book Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompanion Book Club 1950s Cloth Book Set x9 Vintage Hardbacks No Jackets UK Decor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered here is a set of 9 vintage Companion Book Club editions from the 1950s, bound in colourful cloth hardcovers with minimalist title panels and no dust jackets. These uniform editions feature a mix of wartime memoirs, fiction, and autobiographical accounts—ideal for vintage readers, collectors, or those curating a classic bookshelf display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese editions were originally published for members of the Companion Book Club in mid20th century Britain, and are known for their compact format, distinctive cloth colours, and midcentury typographic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Titles Included:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t1.\tThe One That Got Away – Kendal Burt \u0026amp; James Leasor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t2.\tHouse of Lies – Françoise MalletJoris\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t3.\tTwo Eggs on My Plate – Oluf Reed Olsen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t4.\tThree Against the Wilderness – Eric Collier\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t5.\tCampbell’s Kingdom – Hammond Innes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t6.\tThe Way Back – Vincent Brome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t7.\tA Ring Has No End – Thomas Armstrong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t8.\tSeptember Moon – John Moore\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t9.\t[Unconfirmed 9th title not clearly shown in the photos]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Product Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tPublisher: Companion Book Club\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tEra: Mostly 1950s (example: Two Eggs on My Plate issued in 1954)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tBinding: Cloth hardcovers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tDust Jackets: Not included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tSize: Standard octavo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tGenres: War memoirs, historical fiction, adventure, biography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Condition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tOverall: Acceptable vintage condition – intact and complete but visibly aged\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tCovers: Wear and foxing to cloth boards, especially on lightercoloured spines (see “September Moon” and “House of Lies”)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tSpines: All titles are legible, but some spines show fading, darkening, and rubbing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tPages: All books show agetoning, some spotting, and a few have stains to edges (visible in photos)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tNo dust jackets included, as these were often issued without them for club members\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to all photos for closeups of wear and interior condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e About the Companion Book Club:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Companion Book Club, based in London, was a popular midcentury subscription service offering quality literature to postwar British households at affordable prices. Members received books monthly, many specially reprinted under arrangement with original publishers. These club editions became known for their compact size, durable bindings, and clean design—making them popular among readers and modern decorators alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Why Buy This Set?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tIdeal for collectors of vintage British book club editions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tA lovely midcentury design accent for shelves, sets, or props\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tFeatures a strong selection of adventure and wartime memoirs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tGreat gift for bookworms, stylists, or classic literature fans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis set will be packed securely for safe shipping. Let us know if you have any questions or would like to combine postage with other vintage listings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gifted UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52605312467291,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_eb533470-b2b4-45ea-8124-9a688536bb52.jpg?v=1773698955","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/companion-book-club-1950s-cloth-book-set9-hardbacks-no-jackets-uk-decor-book-set","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}