The Nine Lives of Crusoe: His Second Life, Margaret Alleyne — 1st Edition

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The Nine Lives of Crusoe: His Second Life, Margaret Alleyne — 1st Edition

Name: The Nine Lives of Crusoe: His Second Life, Margaret Alleyne — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4814
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Publication: London, Herbert Joseph Limited, c. 1949

Formatting: 12mo, pp. 48.

Condition Report Very Good. The binding remains firm, square, and structurally sound, showing no signs of leaning or looseness. Internally, the text block is pleasingly clean, with the pages remaining bright and largely free from the foxing that often plagues publications of this era, save for a touch of mild age-toning to the margins. The original pictorial dust-wrapper, however, exhibits moderate shelf-wear, bearing a few small closed tears, slight rubbing, and minor chipping at the spine extremities and corners. The rear panel of the jacket shows light marks and browning, while the front inner flap has been price-clipped. Despite these exterior flaws, the book stands as a highly presentable and charming copy.

Catalogue Note This is a delightful and visually engaging mid-century children's title, presenting the second instalment of Crusoe's adventures. Based on the publisher's imprint and the complete absence of any subsequent printing history, this volume can be confidently catalogued as a true first edition, first printing.

The text is charmingly elevated by the vibrant, anthropomorphic colour illustrations of Jenetta Vise, who captures the whimsical, Edwardian-inspired feline world with wonderful character and detail. Individual titles from this series are relatively uncommon on the open market, and finding a surviving copy that retains its original dust-wrapper, albeit with some wear, adds notable appeal for collectors of post-war British children's literature.

Follow the captivating adventures of Crusoe the cat in His Second Life, a delightful instalment in Margaret Alleyne’s beloved mid-century series. In a world where felines are secretly little people adorned in charming attire, Crusoe finds himself tumbling into a series of amusing and perilous escapades that test the very limits of his legendary nine lives. Brought beautifully to life by Jenetta Vise’s enchanting colour illustrations, this heartwarming tale offers a timeless glimpse into a whimsical, anthropomorphic world, making it a perfect addition to any vintage nursery or children's book collection.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Margaret Alleyne

Book Publisher: Herbert Joseph Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Children's

Genre: Children's Fiction & True Stories

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1949

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Book Binding: Hardcover with Dust-Wrapper

Illustrator: Jenetta Vise

Book Series: The Nine Lives of Crusoe

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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