Butterwick Farm, Clifford Webb — 1st Edition

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Butterwick Farm, Clifford Webb — 1st Edition

Name: Butterwick Farm, Clifford Webb — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5883 L
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Publication: London, Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd., 1933.

Formatting: Small 4to, unpaginated.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original pictorial boards remain notably bright and firm, protected by a clear aftermarket wrapper that has preserved the delicate cream background from significant handling wear or soiling. The binding is tight and square, showing only minor shelf-wear and very light bumping to the corners and spine ends, typical for a children's volume of this vintage. Internally, the book is exceptionally crisp; aside from some faint, characteristic offsetting and mild, scattered foxing strictly confined to the vibrant pictorial endpapers, the text block and the striking lithographic illustrations are remarkably fresh, clean, and entirely free of major blemishes. A thoroughly handsome, solid copy.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition, distinguished by the complete absence of subsequent printings noted on the copyright page. It features the author's magnificent tritone colour lithographic illustrations throughout, a hallmark of Webb's renowned artistic output during this era.

Known primarily for his exquisite wood engravings and contributions to the Golden Cockerel Press, as well as his illustration work for the early Swallows and Amazons series, Webb's visual narrative in this volume perfectly encapsulates his distinctive, stylised approach to natural history and rural life.

First editions of this title, particularly those in such a bright state of preservation without significant structural damage or childish scribbles, are increasingly uncommon on the open market.

While this copy is presented without its rare original dust jacket, the vibrant pictorial boards offer a striking example of 1930s children's book design.

A charming and nostalgic exploration of rural life, Butterwick Farm follows the adventures of a young boy and girl as they traverse a vibrant English farmstead in search of a lost doll. Along the way, they encounter a delightful cast of farmyard animals, including majestic roosters, geese, and contented pigs, each brought to vivid life by Clifford Webb's masterful illustrations. The story serves as both an engaging children's tale and a beautifully rendered portrait of a bygone agricultural era, celebrating the simple joys of the countryside.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Clifford Webb

Book Publisher: Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Children's

Genre: Children's Fiction & True Stories

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1933

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Clifford Webb

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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