Scarce Children's Title

Lewis, C.Day ~ The Otterbury Incident (Illustrated By Edward Ardizzone)

Putnam UK 1948

The First UK printing published by Putnam and Co. UK in 1948.The BOOK is in VERY GOOD++ or better condition.The boards are very lightly aged marked. The gilt titling remains bright.Lower corners are mildly bumped with mild pushing of the spine tips. Light foxing of the end papers.Text block lightly browned. Otherwise clean and free from inscriptions. The WRAPPER is complete and in VERY GOOD++ condition.Rubbing and edge wear at the corners and spine tips (see photos).Small closed tear to upper front spine fold.Light browning of upper flap edges. Light browning of colouring to the spine.The Edward Ardizzone designed wrapper looks very striking in the removable Brodart archival protector. Profusely illustrated throughout with B/W drawings by Edward Ardizzone.A key children's title and very scarce to find in the true first printing with the complete wrapper. Collectible.

BINDING: Hardcover
CONDITION: Very Good ++
JACKET: Very Good ++