Martin Pippin in the Daisy-Field, Eleanor Farjeon — 1st Edition

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Martin Pippin in the Daisy-Field, Eleanor Farjeon — 1st Edition

Name: Martin Pippin in the Daisy-Field, Eleanor Farjeon — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6926
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Publication: London, Michael Joseph Ltd., 1937

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 320.

Condition Report: Very Good. The bright yellow cloth binding remains structurally sound and entirely unoxidised, with vibrant, unrubbed silver gilt tooling applied to the spine. The binding is tight with excellent mechanical integrity; the hinges show no sign of internal webbing separation, leaning, or cocking. Internally, the pages are crisp and highly legible, though there is light iron oxide migration (foxing) predominantly confined to the top and fore-edges of the text block. The original dust jacket—now housed in a protective sleeve, exhibits minor edge-wear, rubbing to the extremities, and light age-toning to the rear panel, but remains structurally intact and free from major chipping or significant loss, successfully preserving the Morton-Sale cover artwork.

Catalogue Note: This is a true UK First Edition, published by Michael Joseph Ltd. in 1937. The volume is wonderfully brought to life with illustrations by the celebrated husband-and-wife team, Isobel and John Morton-Sale. Set in Perpetua type and printed at the Mayflower Press, Plymouth, the book was originally bound by James Burn.

Provenance is established by a neat, contemporary previous ownership inscription (“Pamela Oliver from Grandpa”) penned to the front free endpaper. While copies of this title frequently appear on the secondary market, it is genuinely scarce to encounter the first printing still retaining its original 1937 dust jacket in such a highly presentable, surviving state.

A classic of twentieth-century children's literature, Martin Pippin in the Daisy-Field acts as a magical sequel to Eleanor Farjeon’s earlier success, Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard. The wandering minstrel returns, this time entertaining six lively little girls as they play in a Sussex daisy-field. As he weaves a tapestry of enchanting, romantic, and whimsical tales, the children are captivated by his storytelling magic. It is an evocative, lyrical masterpiece that beautifully captures the innocence and wonder of the English countryside.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Eleanor Farjeon

Book Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Children's Fiction & True Stories

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 320

Book Publication Year: 1937

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Isobel and John Morton-Sale

Book Series: Martin Pippin

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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