First Edition. Very good book, in a very good DW; very well looked after book. Some minor nicks and tear to bottom of spine, but scarce copy of this First edition book. The National Trust Guide: Buildings (1948) is a seminal work by James Lees-Milne, the architectural historian credited with saving many of Britain's country houses. Published by Batsford, this compact guide served as an early definitive record of the Trust's architectural holdings, featuring illustrations by the renowned artist S.R. Badmin.