Household Guide and Almanac...

...from the year 1952!  Along with a coin that would purchase it - a half crown.
Not a day for going out so I went a-rummaging and found this gem.  Full of such useful '1952 type' information, New Knitting Patterns, Home Handyman Guide, Fabrics in the Home and a delightful page headed 'Points of Etiquette' where I discovered 'The correct order or precedence when entering or leaving a theatre, cinema or concert hall' and 'If a gentleman is introduced to a lady out-of-doors, should he raise his hat or remove it altogether ?'  All essential for modern day life.....