Published by Paul Hamlyn in 1969, offers a scholarly survey of the artistic heritage of Britain, spanning from prehistory to the mid-20th century. Edited by Trewin Copplestone and Bernard S. Myers, the work features an introduction by Sir Philip Hendy, a former director of the National Gallery in London, and explores themes of secular patronage, the Stuart Court, and the growth of national collections. The book is presented in good vintage condition with a clean interior and vibrant color plates; the dust jacket shows minor shelf wear and light age-toning consistent with its age, but remains structurally sound and visually striking.