Silly Verse for Kids, Spike Milligan — 2nd Impression

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Silly Verse for Kids, Spike Milligan — 2nd Impression

Name: Silly Verse for Kids, Spike Milligan — 2nd Impression
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4611
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Publication: London, Dobson Books Ltd, 1959

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 61.

Condition Report: Very Good. The bright yellow pictorial boards remain remarkably crisp and clean, exhibiting only minor rubbing to the extremities and soft bumping at the spine ends. Internally, the binding is tight and square. There is some moderate foxing to the preliminary and terminal leaves, including the endpapers and half-title, but the text block remains generally bright and clean throughout, free from any significant blemishes, tears, or extraneous markings. The pictorial dust jacket is price-clipped at the lower corner of the front flap and exhibits some light handling wear, faint edge-creasing, and minor fading/sunning to the spine and front panels, though it remains highly presentable and is now housed in a protective mylar sleeve.

Catalogue Note: This is a 1959 second impression of Spike Milligan’s celebrated first book, Silly Verse for Kids. Initially published earlier the same year, this early reprint retains all the charm and whimsy of the true first printing, featuring Milligan’s own distinctive and surreal line drawings mirroring the text.

The second impression shares the identical format and binding style as the first, including the charmingly illustrated boards and corresponding dust jacket, making it a highly desirable alternative for collectors who are priced out of the premium market for the true first edition. A charming and well-preserved early copy of a beloved mid-century nonsense classic.

Bursting with the eccentric genius of Goon Show co-creator Spike Milligan, Silly Verse for Kids is a delightful collection of nonsense poetry and whimsical illustrations. Written originally to entertain his own children, Milligan's debut book is packed with delightfully absurd rhymes and iconic entries such as the unforgettable "On the Ning Nang Nong." Filled with surreal imagery, bizarre characters, and playful language, it remains a brilliant testament to his unique comedic vision and an enduring staple of children's literature that continues to captivate readers of all ages.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Spike Milligan

Book Publisher: Dobson Books Ltd

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Children's

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: Second Impression

Signed: No

Book Pages: 61

Book Publication Year: 1959

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Spike Milligan

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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