{"product_id":"the-children-at-happy-house-enid-blyton-1st-edition","title":"The Children at Happy House, Enid Blyton — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford, Shakespeare Head Press, 1946\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 4to, pp. 65.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. This copy remains firmly bound and internally highly presentable, though it does exhibit some aesthetic wear to the exterior boards. The original publisher’s cream cloth is generally bright on the front panel, with the green and brown pictorial stamping remaining sharp and unrubbed. However, the rear board presents with noticeable but entirely dormant dampstaining and mottling across the lower half. The corners show only mild bumping, and the spine ends are relatively crisp with no significant fraying. Internally, the book is quite well-preserved; the charming pictorial endpapers are clean, save for a standard previous owner's signature to the front free endpaper. The text block and Kathleen Gell's illustrations remain bright and largely free from the heavy foxing or thumbing often endemic to children's books of this era, rendering it a solid, tightly bound, and altogether respectable copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Enid Blyton's prolific output during the mid-20th century means her works are frequently encountered on the open market, but early post-war editions retaining their original cloth bindings without severe structural degradation are becoming increasingly appreciated by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis edition is notably elevated by the lively illustrations of Kathleen Gell, which are presented in a charming three-colour (green, red, and brown) format throughout the text, perfectly capturing the pastoral mid-century aesthetic. While copies of this specific title are relatively common, they are frequently heavily worn, lacking their spines, or marred by extensive childish scribbles. Finding a firmly bound copy with clean, unblemished internal leaves makes this an appealing acquisition for the dedicated Blyton enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eFollowing a family’s delightful relocation from a bustling town to a quaint country cottage, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003eThe Children at Happy House\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles the charming, everyday adventures of Jack, Jane, Benjy, and their lively Scottish Terrier, Patter. Enid Blyton weaves a gentle narrative filled with the simple magic of rural life, from making new friends to discovering the wonders of nature. Beautifully paired with Kathleen Gell’s evocative illustrations, it is a heartwarming tale of sibling camaraderie and the joy of a fresh start in the countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323148915027,"sku":"4604","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260714_135525.jpg?v=1784189962","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-children-at-happy-house-enid-blyton-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}