{"product_id":"silly-verse-for-kids-spike-milligan-2nd-impression","title":"Silly Verse for Kids, Spike Milligan — 2nd Impression","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, Dobson Books Ltd, 1959\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8vo, pp. 61.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a 1959 second impression of Spike Milligan’s celebrated first book, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eSilly Verse for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eBursting with the eccentric genius of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eGoon Show\u003c\/i\u003e co-creator Spike Milligan, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003eSilly Verse for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323380879699,"sku":"4611","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260714_140840.jpg?v=1784192180","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/silly-verse-for-kids-spike-milligan-2nd-impression","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}