Richmal Crompton - William and A.R.P.
Richmal Crompton - William and A.R.P.
Publisher: George Newnes Limited, London
Publication Date: 1939
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Henry, Thomas
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Original red-coloured boards cloth with black titles at the backstrip, pp. 256. lllustrated by Thomas Henry. 3rd impression, issued in the same year as the first.
An impressive copy - although the book has a minor lean, the covers are spotless and bright. Top edge dust-stained or just aged but the block is remarkably fresh, free from owner names etc, and no spotting or foxing. Reading crease to the backstrip and pushed at the foot or heel. VG indeed or better.
The dustjacket is bright, clean and complete. Ancient sellotape reinforcements at the spine ends on the inside. A few small nicks at the weak points - it is possible that an old chip at the foot of the spine has been skilfully repaired - but looks gorgeous overall, VG.