Beatrice Webb, by Margaret Cole, Longmans, Green and Co, 1945 first edition

Beatrice Webb is a clear, engaging biography of one of the most important figures in British social reform, written by Margaret Cole. Cole traces Webb’s journey from her early life and intellectual formation through to her work with Sidney Webb, the Fabian Society, and the founding of institutions such as the London School of Economics. Alongside her public achievements, the book gives attention to Webb’s personality, ambitions, and doubts, presenting her as both a formidable thinker and a deeply human figure. Written soon after Webb’s death, it offers a readable and well-informed account of her influence on twentieth-century social policy and political thought, and serves as a solid introduction to the life and achievements of Beatrice Webb.

Beatrice Webb, by Margaret Cole.

Published by Longmans, Green and Co., London, 1945 first edition - "This book is produced in complete conformity with the authorized economy standards".

A near fine maroon cloth hardback with gilt title to spine (cloth is an unusual colour for this volume - more commonly found in blue). With very mild bumping. With a good intact dustjacket - not price clipped, sunned to spine, and with some wear and nibbles to top edge. The jacket is now housed in a protective, clear, removable, plastic sleeve.

Text is bright and clean throughout with clean unmarked endpapers. Soundly bound. With eight photographic illustrations (as called for).

Text in English.

197pp.

Dimensions: Approximately 222mm high x 145mm wide x 13mm deep.

Weight approximately 306g (unpacked).