Hotch-Potch, John Brophy — 1st Edition

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Hotch-Potch, John Brophy — 1st Edition

Name: Hotch-Potch, John Brophy — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6594
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Publication: Liverpool, Council of the Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital, 1936

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 276.

Condition Report: Near Fine in a Very Good dust jacket. The volume approaches fine condition; the original oatmeal cloth binding remains remarkably clean, tight, and square, displaying no discernible shelf-wear or bumping to the extremities. The green title block lettering on the spine and front board is strikingly bright and unrubbed. Internally, the hinges are solid and the pages remain clean and firm, though the text block edges exhibit the mild age-toning typical of 1930s paper stock. The original unclipped dust jacket remains largely complete and highly presentable, exhibiting only minor edge-wear, slight crinkling to the top spine extremity, and mild dust-dulling to the plain rear panel.

Catalogue Note: Compiled specifically to raise funds for the Treatment Block of the hospital, this charitable anthology represents a fascinating regional effort that successfully attracted an exceptionally high calibre of contributors.

The volume is notable for containing original writing from several prominent literary figures of the interwar period, including Graham Greene, H. E. Bates, Vera Brittain, and Olaf Stapledon. It is also extensively illustrated with plates by regional artists, featuring notable works such as costume and setting designs for a production of Hamlet by Marjorie Brooks and William Holford.

While unjacketed copies occasionally appear on the market, it is genuinely uncommon to find this volume still retaining its original, fragile dust jacket, especially in such an attractive and well-preserved state.

Hotch-Potch is a delightful and eclectic interwar anthology assembled in support of children's healthcare in Liverpool. Bringing together an impressive roster of celebrated British authors alongside a host of talented regional artists, the collection offers a fascinating cross-section of 1930s literary and artistic talent. From evocative prose and poetry to charming illustrations, this philanthropic compilation serves as both a heartwarming charitable endeavour and a captivating cultural time capsule.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: John Brophy

Book Publisher: Council of the Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Anthologies & Short Stories

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 276

Book Publication Year: 1936

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Various

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Liverpool, United Kingdom

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