{"product_id":"the-nine-lives-of-crusoe-his-second-life-margaret-alleyne-1st-edition","title":"The Nine Lives of Crusoe: His Second Life, Margaret Alleyne — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, Herbert Joseph Limited, c. 1949\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eF\u003cstrong\u003eormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12mo, pp. 48.\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 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.\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eFollow the captivating adventures of Crusoe the cat in \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003eHis Second Life\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54424602247507,"sku":"4814","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260723_224100.jpg?v=1785238340","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-nine-lives-of-crusoe-his-second-life-margaret-alleyne-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}