{"product_id":"tippettys-treasure-racey-helps-1st-edition","title":"Tippetty's Treasure, Racey Helps — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, Collins, 1949 Oblong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12mo, pp. 48.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very Good. This copy remains firmly bound and visually attractive, exhibiting the mild handling wear expected of mid-century children's titles. The original pictorial paper-covered boards are bright, with some rubbing, minor abrasion to the extremities, and lightly bumped corners. The spine paper is largely intact, showing moderate rubbing along the joints alongside slight chipping and creasing at the head and tail, though the printed spine text remains perfectly legible. The plain blue rear board is lightly soiled with some marginal fading, yet the mounted publisher's catalogue label is completely secure and clear. Internally, the binding is notably tight and square. The illustrated endpapers are vibrant and undisturbed by previous ownership inscriptions, and the text block is crisp and highly legible, remaining completely free of significant foxing, tearing, or distracting blemishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: First edition, beautifully illustrated throughout by the author. A charming, early entry in the Barnaby Littlemouse series, featuring the vibrant, anthropomorphic woodland creatures for which Racey Helps is so deeply celebrated. This volume features the iconic post-war pictorial board binding alongside its famously detailed illustrated endpapers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven the inherent fragility of these paper-covered children's books, surviving copies from the 1940s that have avoided substantial structural damage, split joints, or heavy children's scribbling are remarkably difficult to source. This specific title is currently scarce on the open market, representing a highly desirable and well-preserved piece of classic British children's literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Tippetty the squirrel and his woodland friends in a heartwarming, beautifully illustrated winter adventure. When Tippetty discovers a mysterious map hidden in the snow, it sets off an enchanting treasure hunt through the frosty landscape. Brought to life by the gentle, characterful illustrations of Racey Helps, this charming tale captures the innocent magic of the natural world and the enduring joy of friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54438684950867,"sku":"4826","price":21.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260723_230136.jpg?v=1785403900","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/tippettys-treasure-racey-helps-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}