The Three Puppies, Winifred Martin

Name: The Three Puppies, Winifred Martin
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6686
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Publication: Glasgow & London, Blackie & Son Ltd., n.d. [c. 1949].

Formatting: Sm. 4to, unpaginated.

Condition Report: Very Good. The glazed pictorial boards remain notably bright and well-preserved, free from the heavy rubbing or colour-fading often seen on children's titles of this period, though showing mild bumping to the corners and light surface scuffing to the plain rear panel. The red cloth spine is fully intact, firm, and un-faded, maintaining a tight, square binding. Internally, the pages are clean, the hinges are solid, and the illustrations remain exceptionally crisp, exhibiting only the faintest signs of handling. A highly presentable, structurally sound copy of a fragile vintage children's book.

Catalogue Note: This charming mid-century children's book was both written and illustrated by Winifred Martin, noted for her engaging animal illustrations. Issued by Blackie & Son in their signature glazed boards with a cloth spine, the publication is undated, as was standard practice for many of the publisher's juvenile titles during this era, though bibliographical records generally attribute it to the late 1940s.

While the title itself is not exceptionally rare, well-preserved copies that have avoided the typical heavy wear, scribbling, and hinge-cracking associated with mid-century children's books are becoming increasingly uncommon on the open market.

A delightful mid-century tale that follows the adventures of three lovable puppies, a lively wire-haired terrier, a sweet cocker spaniel, and a spunky Scottish terrier. Beautifully brought to life by Winifred Martin’s classic illustrations, this heartwarming story captures the playful mischief and enduring charm of man's best friend.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Winifred Martin

Book Publisher: Blackie & Son Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Children's Fiction & True Stories

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Winifred Martin

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Condition	Description
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Fine	The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked.
Near Fine	The book has a number of small flaws, i.e. slight rubbing to the edges, or tiny chips or creases to the dust jacket (if present). Its pages may have faint marks, or creases that are barely perceptible — nothing that detracts from their overall condition.
Very Good	The book maintains its structural integrity, and has no major flaws such as tears to its binding or pages. It may, however, show signs of careful use, handling, or storage — small marks and creases, light foxing. Its dust jacket (if present) remains fully intact, but small tears may be present.
Good	A book that remains intact and readable with complete text pages, but shows moderate signs of wear and use to both the book and dust jacket (if present). It may have noticeable creases, nicks, or stains, and the spine likely shows fading, bumping, and rubbing. There could be writing, underlining, and other marks on some pages, though the majority will be clean and tidy.
Fair	A book with significant wear or damage. The text pages will be complete, but there may be heavy underlining, highlighting and staining throughout, and the book’s endpapers, half-title, and copyright pages could be damaged or missing. The binding could be loose, and the dust jacket (if present) may have notable scuffs or tears. These copies are usually of interest for content, signature(s) or scarcity.
Poor	A heavily worn book whose value lies in its complete and legible text. A poor book will have substantial defects — loose joints or hinges, detached covers, loose and/or missing pages, and could be heavily soiled. A poor book is also known as a reading copy, and although compromised, can hold historical or bibliographic significance.