{"product_id":"number-five-joy-street-walter-de-la-mare-compton-mackenzie-et-al-1st-edition","title":"Number Five Joy Street, Walter de la Mare, Compton Mackenzie et al. — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-257 citation-end-257\"\u003eNumber Five Joy Street: A Medley of Prose \u0026amp; Verse for Boys and Girls, Walter de la Mare, Compton Mackenzie, et al.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — First Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_416c772fe78bb46f-127\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-256\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-256 citation-end-256\"\u003e Oxford, Basil Blackwell, 1927\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 4vo, pp. [xii], 220.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report: \u003c\/b\u003eVery Good. The original cloth boards, decorated with a repeating terra-cotta mythological bird and foliage motif over a tan background, remain uncommonly bright and clean, showing only minor shelf-wear and slight, gentle bumping to the spine extremities and corners. The binding remains tight and square, free of the slackness or hinge-cracking typically found in heavy children's annuals of this era. Internally, the pages are crisp and remarkably bright, with the tipped-in color plates retaining their original vibrancy and holding securely to their mounts. The text block edges display moderate, even age-toning consistent with the paper stock, but are free from significant foxing or damp-staining. A thoroughly well-preserved copy that easily justifies its grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_416c772fe78bb46f-128\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-255\"\u003eFirst Edition of the fifth installment in Basil Blackwell's celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"97\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-255\"\u003eJoy Street\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-255 citation-end-255\"\u003e series.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Conceived as a high-quality literary annual for children, the series is renowned for bringing together the most distinguished writers and illustrators of the early 20th century. This particular volume features original prose and verse from a staggering lineup of literary giants, including Walter de la Mare, Lord Dunsany, Hilaire Belloc, Compton Mackenzie, and Algernon Blackwood. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_416c772fe78bb46f-129\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-254 citation-end-254\"\u003eThe book is profusely illustrated with black-and-white drawings throughout the text and several beautiful, tipped-in color plates, a hallmark of the premium production values Blackwell invested in the series.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eAdding to the book's charm is a contemporary provenance: a beautifully decorated, un-oxidised \"Frances Bailey Memorial Prize\" bookplate affixed to the preliminary pages, awarded to a Florence Steadman of Lawrence Rd. Council School, Liverpool, in the year of the book's publication, 1927. Given their intended audience and physical weight, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"340\"\u003eJoy Street\u003c\/i\u003e annuals are notoriously difficult to find on the open market in tight, clean condition, making this sound, unmarked copy highly desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eStep into the magical world of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eNumber Five Joy Street\u003c\/i\u003e, a vintage treasure trove of children's literature from the golden age of British bookmaking. Gathering an extraordinary assembly of literary masters, this 1927 anthology brims with enchanting fairy tales, whimsical poetry, and captivating adventures. Lavishly accompanied by beautiful line drawings and vivid tipped-in color plates, this volume was crafted to ignite the imaginations of boys and girls alike. A beautiful surviving relic of 1920s childhood wonder, it remains a delightful read and a quintessential piece for any collector of classic children’s literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54230887760211,"sku":"4502","price":41.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260623_162448.jpg?v=1783496187","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/number-five-joy-street-walter-de-la-mare-compton-mackenzie-et-al-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}