{"product_id":"the-enid-blyton-nature-readers-no-20-enid-blyton-1st-edition","title":"The Enid Blyton Nature Readers No. 20, 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 London, Macmillan \u0026amp; Co. Ltd., 1949\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 8vo, pp. 32.\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 Good. While the pictorial wrappers remain firmly attached and the text block is entirely complete, the front panel bears notable instances of defacement in the form of red crayon or coloured pencil scribbling across the central illustration and title area. The stapled binding exhibits expected oxidation (staple rust) which has lightly bled onto the adjacent inner margins, though it has not compromised the structural integrity of the pamphlet. The extremities show moderate rubbing and minor creasing typical of fragile paper stock from this era. Internally, the pages present with scattered foxing, occasional smudging, and further faint scribbles to the first story's title page, yet the text and the interior illustrations remain legible and bright.\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 This is an early printing (c. 1949) of number 20 in Macmillan’s expansive \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eEnid Blyton Nature Readers\u003c\/i\u003e series, an educational venture which aimed to impart natural history knowledge through engaging, child-friendly narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe pamphlet is charmingly illustrated throughout with two-tone lithographic drawings by Eileen A. Soper, Blyton’s most famous and prolific collaborator, whose distinctive artistic style defined the aesthetic of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"216\"\u003eFamous Five\u003c\/i\u003e series. Soper's printed signature is clearly visible on the lower right of the front wrapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhile individual issues of these nature readers are frequently encountered on the secondary market, they were heavily utilised in mid-century educational and nursery settings. Consequently, surviving copies—particularly those retaining their original stapled wrappers without catastrophic loss or tearing—are becoming increasingly uncommon, even if their retail value remains modest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eDelightfully blending natural history with enchanting storytelling, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003eThe Enid Blyton Nature Readers No. 20\u003c\/i\u003e introduces young minds to the wonders of the natural world. This particular issue features the charming lead tale of \"Sea-Foam's Adventure,\" wherein a family of tiny, winged sea-sprites learn valuable life lessons along the shore. Accompanied by Eileen A. Soper's evocative illustrations, Blyton’s prose transforms biological facts into captivating fairy tales, making the science of life both accessible and unforgettable for children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323354566995,"sku":"4610","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260714_140751.jpg?v=1784191797","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-enid-blyton-nature-readers-no-20-enid-blyton-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}