Achievements 27 titles published
between 1940 - 1980
This series, the first to appear in the 1960s, was very popular
for it’s well-written texts and superb colour illustrations,
and added interest to the history of man's achievements, helping
children grasp a greater understanding of our past, and how
inventions of plastics, ships and railways have helped shape
the world we live in today.
The first 14 books in this series,
9 of which originally carried dust-wrappers, were priced at
2'6 Net. There were may reprints of each title
In 1984, six of the titles were rewritten and published in
a white laminated glossy covers.
Books in series 601 There were 27 titles published in this series
between 1940 and 1980 inclusive. Click on any title to see
the first edition, synopsis and other information.
Illustrator Martin Aitchison was paid just £21 per illustration for his first book, 'A First Book of Saints' (1963) - by 1975 this had risen to £60 per illustration
