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73 titles in printed paper wrappers. This is an unusual and unrepeatable collection: the first issues of 73 periodicals including a few newspapers published over some seventy five years, but mainly 1900 to the Second World War. They came from the notorious 'book runner' and anarchist, Xavier Driffield, known as 'Drif' who, under that moniker, wrote guides to the British book trade which ruffled many feathers by candidly describing bookshops throughout Britain. Jarndyce had this one, single, transaction with him. He arrived with a large box which he clearly had no intention of taking away. 'You will like these'. And we did - and purchased the box much to Drif's relief. But the 'No. 1s' disappeared into the basement to be recently re-discovered, catalogued as a collection and presented here. Most are 1900-1938, a great period for British journalism when it was easy to start up a new periodical. One of the highlights is The Daily Mirror, No. 1, which was issued as a newspaper aimed at women. There was clearly a voracious market for the printed word and these first issues were published in the hope of success - some quickly died while others had long and fruitful lives. Contents range from News and Current Affairs, Politics & Economics, Literature, Education, Science, Art, Gardening, to magazines aimed at Children and Women, with a good representation of those covering the burgeoning popular entertainments of 'wireless' and recorded music. It is by no means a comprehensive collection, but it does give a representative picture of early twentieth century popular culture - in print. NOTES: All items are in good v.g. condition, but with occasional dusting or spotting and sewing loosening or staples rusting. Where free offers of posters or gifts are mentioned, their presence or absence is noted. A few items are first issues of 'New Series' which usually indicates a re-launch of the periodical. Please request to see a full listing.