Three Boys and a Circus

UK: Werner Laurie, 1949. New Edition . Cloth. Very Good ++/Good++. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Grace Lodge. New Edition 1949. A new edition with a new wrapper design and illustrations by Grace Lodge. Originally published in 1940 under Blyton's married name of Pollock. Very un-common. This book is from the Estate of Gillian Baverstock ( 1931-2007) the eldest daughter of Enid Blyton. This archive of Enid Blyton books was recently sold in auction in the United Kingdom. The archive combines Gillians Baverstock's childhood and adult collection of works by and about her mother. A total of 82 lots including many original manuscripts, presentation books from the publishers to Enid Blyton, 1st Editions, pictures, a writing table and even Blyton's fur coats were offered. A number of these boxed lots which contained large quantities of Gillian Baverstock's Blyton books and ephemera, were purchased by Lasting Words Limited and now are being offered individually. Many of these books have Gillian Baverstock's name inside or her childhood names of Pollock and Darrell-Waters. As quoted in the auction catalogue, 'names seen in inscriptions include Pollock (Gillian's first family name) and G Pollock can be assumed to be hers as a child, and in all likelihood gifts from her mother.' A special bookplate has been commissioned and will be affixed to each book. This bookplate details the auction date, lot number and the quantity from each lot e.g. Lot 335 - 1 of 46 books. Book is very good++, bright and clean. Contents very good. The wrapper is good++ and bright. Edges lightly rubbed and nicked. Archival painted piece added to wrapper top to replace lost piece. More images can be taken upon request.Ref3503 ###006135