Santa Claus in Summer, Compton Mackenzie — 1st Edition

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Santa Claus in Summer, Compton Mackenzie — 1st Edition

Name: Santa Claus in Summer, Compton Mackenzie — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6925
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Publication: London, Constable & Co. Ltd., 1924

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 298.

Condition Report: Very Good. The publisher's original pictorial cloth binding remains generally firm and sound, though it exhibits standard age-related darkening to the spine. The striking blue stamped illustration of Santa Claus and his reindeer on the front board remains distinct and legible. Internally, the text block is relatively tight, with some scattered foxing primarily confined to the preliminary leaves. The rough-cut fore and lower edges show expected toning, while the top edge is mildly darkened, leaving the book an otherwise handsome, presentable copy.

Catalogue Note: First edition. This charming work by Compton Mackenzie is lavishly illustrated throughout with delicate line drawings by A. H. Watson. Issued without the exceptionally scarce dust jacket, this true first printing in the original publisher's cloth offers a wonderful example of interwar British children's book design. The Whitefriars Press printing retains a classic aesthetic with its deckled edges. While copies of this 1924 edition appear on the market, those retaining their structural integrity without severe spine sunning are becoming increasingly uncommon.

A delightful and whimsical children's fantasy, Santa Claus in Summer reimagines the beloved festive figure during his off-season. Compton Mackenzie intricately weaves together a tapestry of traditional nursery rhyme characters, including Little Bo-Peep, Old King Cole, and Mother Goose, creating a vibrant, interconnected fairy-tale universe. Elevated by A. H. Watson’s enchanting illustrations, this classic adventure offers a timeless, engaging narrative that will captivate readers of all ages.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Compton Mackenzie

Book Publisher: Constable & Co. Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Children's Fiction & True Stories

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 298

Book Publication Year: 1924

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: A. H. Watson

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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