The Observer magazine - Stalin cover (27 May 1979)

The Observer magazine - Stalin cover (27 May 1979)
Good condition for age - there is a diagonal crease to corner of front cover (see photo)

THE RISE OF THE BRIGAND - In the first of two articles reappraising Stalin and putting him into historical perspective, Edward Crankshaw examines his early life, and his climb to power
Five and a half pages

THE ROSES OF LONGLEAT - Peter Gallagher writes about the fine illustrated books from the private library of the Marquess of Bath which are soon to be sold at Sotheby's
2 pages

A MOVE TO KEEP THE TATE IN TOUCH - William Feaver reports on why Britain's major modern art gallery needed to expand
6 pages

McKERN'S LAW - "Acting isn't art, it's secondary, interpretative," says Leo McKern, who dusts off his barrister's wig this week for another 'Rumpole of the Bailey'
2 pages

HOW THE WEST WAS FILMED - Kevin Brownlow reveals the authenticity of the early Western
Two and a half pages

A SECOND FLOWERING FOR THE ENGLISH GARDEN - Anna Pavord looks at some of our once great gardens and the work being done to restore them to their former glory
4 pages