The Children at Happy House, Enid Blyton — 1st Edition

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The Children at Happy House, Enid Blyton — 1st Edition

Name: The Children at Happy House, Enid Blyton — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4604
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Publication: Oxford, Shakespeare Head Press, 1946

Formatting: 4to, pp. 65.

Condition Report: 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.

Catalogue Note: 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.

This 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.

Following a family’s delightful relocation from a bustling town to a quaint country cottage, The Children at Happy House 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.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Enid Blyton

Book Publisher: Shakespeare Head Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Children's

Genre: Children's Fiction & True Stories

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 65

Book Publication Year: 1946

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Kathleen Gell

Book Series: The Happy House Books

Country/region of manufacture: Oxford, United Kingdom

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