London: Cassell and Company Ltd, 1961. Bound in the publishers red hard boards with black title lettering to spine. This is the first impression of the first edition. All pages are present and correct with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. This is the first edition issue in the rare variant dustwrapper produced especially for the Butlin Beaver Club with the striking red and blue dustwrapper. Photographic portrait of Billy Bunter to the front panel carrying a plateful of plates and wearing a self satisfied expression which seemingly says ' Who ate all the pies ? ' Dustwrapper has light wear and signs of handling otherwise in very good condition with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. A very nice copy of an uncommon Billy Bunter title.. First Edition. Fine/Very Good. Illus. by C.H. Chapman. FIRST EDITION.

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Bookseller: The Rare Book Shelf (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000774
Title: Billy Bunter at Butlins
Author: Richards, Frank
Illustrator: C.H. Chapman
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cassell and Company Ltd
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1961

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