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A Kid for Two Farthings

A Kid for Two Farthings

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A Kid for Two Farthings

by Mankowitz, Wolf

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London: Andre Deutsch. 1955. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Good Dustjacket - now protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. DJ is chipped with some minor loss to top and tail of spine. Previous owner has inscribed the 'Hebrew parable of the Two Zuzim' to the verso of the front free endpaper. Black & white illustrations by James Boswell. 119 pages. The book of the film. A delightful story of East End London life, which was the basis for Carol Reed's first film in colour, . 3rd Impression. Hardback.

Synopsis

A Kid for Two Farthings is a 1953 novel by the British writer Wolf Mankowitz, based on the author's experiences of growing up within a Jewish community in London's East End. It was translated into a film by Carol Reed in 1955. Mankowitz himself wrote the screenplay. The story was adapted into a musical play in 1996, and presented at the Bridewell Theatre in London by the Mercury Workshop, starring Ron Moody as Kandinsky.

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Bookseller
Adelaide Booksellers AU (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #
BIB202362
Title
A Kid for Two Farthings
Author
Mankowitz, Wolf
Format/Binding
Hardback
Book Condition
Used -
Edition
3rd Impression
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Andre Deutsch
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1955
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Children's Books;

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Adelaide Booksellers

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About Adelaide Booksellers

Antiquarian and Secondhand Bookseller. Member ANZAAB.Founded in 1979, Adelaide Booksellers is one of Adelaide's oldest and most respected secondhand and antiquarian booksellers. Members of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers [ANZAAB]. Has Adelaide's most comprehensive selection of book on military history. Also a very good range of Australiana books, Childrens's Books, Art and History books.Something for every budget. Now primarily an online/telephone seller but open to the public by arrangement.

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