{"title":"Home page","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"1939-british-war-blue-book-cmd-6106-german-polish-relations-outbreak-of-wwii","title":"1939 British War Blue Book – Cmd. 6106 – German–Polish Relations \u0026 Outbreak of WWII","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1939 British Government publication issued by His Majesty’s Stationery Office: Miscellaneous No. 9 (1939), Cmd. 6106 — “Documents Concerning German-Polish Relations and the Outbreak of Hostilities Between Great Britain and Germany on September 3, 1939.”\u003cbr\u003ePresented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, this historically significant volume contains official documents relating to the events immediately preceding Britain’s declaration of war on Germany at the beginning of the Second World War. It is commonly referred to as the British War Blue Book. The edition is a London HMSO publication from 1939 and is approximately 195 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair antique condition. Original 1939 HMSO printed wrappers, with considerable wear, marks, creasing and edge damage. Binding\/spine worn and pages age-toned, but the text remains readable. Please study photographs carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S\u0026S Antiques","offers":[{"title":"History","offer_id":57983724061016,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/2512\/9560\/files\/20260816-203134.jpg?v=1786909025"},{"product_id":"antique-brass-repousse-slipper-box-floral-embossed-fireside-storage-casket","title":"Antique Brass Repoussé Slipper Box – Floral Embossed Fireside Storage Casket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique brass repoussé slipper box, probably dating from the late 19th or early 20th century.\u003cbr\u003eThe box has an attractive embossed and hammered brass exterior, decorated with floral motifs, foliage and a raised beaded border. The hinged lid is prominently marked “SLIPPERS” and opens to reveal a fitted interior lined with faded green fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally used as a fireside slipper box for storing slippers and keeping them close to the fire, this is a decorative and highly unusual antique household item. It stands on four small feet and retains its original hinges and side chain supports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe box has a pleasing aged patina and substantial signs of age and use, including tarnishing, scratches, dents, surface marks, discolouration and wear to the interior lining. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall fair antique condition. The brass has extensive tarnishing, darkened areas, scratches, dents, abrasions and surface wear throughout. The raised decoration remains visible but has wear and rubbing. The green fabric lining is faded, stained and worn, with loose and frayed areas around the edges. Hinges and chain supports are present. The box has not been tested for use beside a fire and should be regarded as a decorative antique item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S\u0026S Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57986633433432,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/2512\/9560\/files\/20260817-094119.jpg?v=1786956868"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sandsantiques.co.uk\/collections\/frontpage.oembed","provider":"S\u0026S Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}