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The Wolves Of Willoughby Chase : Signed By The Author

The Wolves Of Willoughby Chase : Signed By The Author

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The Wolves Of Willoughby Chase : Signed By The Author

by Aiken, Joan

  • Used
  • near fine
  • Hardcover
  • Signed
  • first
Condition
Near Fine/Very Good++
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About This Item

The First UK Printing published by Jonathan Cape, London in 1962. The BOOK is in near Fine condition and appears unread. A hint of pushing at the upper spine tip and very slight toning to the text-block. Internally clean apart from one tiny foxing spot to the edge of the last 3 pages. The WRAPPER is complete and is in Very Good++ or better condition. Some very few tiny nicks and rubs to the edges. The spine is slightly faded and toned. The wrapper artwork looks striking in the removable Brodart archival cover. The book has been signed by the author to the upper blank endpaper : 'Best wishes from the author, Joan Aiken'. This title is the first in the acclaimed 'Wolves Chronicles' and is very scarce to find as a signed title. Joan Aiken 'made her name as an exceptional writer for children 'with 'The Wolves of Willoughby Chase', 'a dramatic gothic adventure with a strong Dickensian feel' (ODNB). Illustrated B/W frontispiece and numerous illustrations in the text by Pat Marriott. Now a children's classic title. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.

Synopsis

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase is a children's novel by Joan Aiken, first published in 1963. Set in an alternate history of England, it tells of the adventures of cousins Bonnie and Sylvia and their friend Simon the goose-boy as they thwart the evil schemes of their governess Miss Slighcarp. The novel is the first in the "Wolves" Saga, a series of books set during the fictional 19th century reign of King James III.

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Details

Bookseller
Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
125896
Title
The Wolves Of Willoughby Chase : Signed By The Author
Author
Aiken, Joan
Illustrator
Marriott, Pat
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
Very Good++
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First UK Edition
Publisher
Jonathan Cape, London
Place of Publication
UK
Date Published
1962
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
aiken, Marriott, Willoughby, Wolves

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About the Seller

Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB

Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Biblio member since 2015
Market Harborough, Leicestershire

About Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB

We trade as a family-run internet business in Market Harborough in the heart of the Midlands. We have over 10 years experience of collecting and selling a range of genres, specialising in iconic modern fiction and children's titles. Please feel free to browse our website: www.ashtonrarebooks.com. All items are fully described and if any reasonable discrepancy is noted on arrival to the customer, a full refund including payment for return to us will be made. Items over £250 may be paid for in instalments subject to agreement- however, all books remain the property of Ashton Rare Books until the full balance has been paid. Please contact us at : les@ashtonrarebooks.com if you are looking for a particular title or require further assistance.We are full members of the PBFA, ABA and ILAB.

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Brodart
Generally used to refer to a clear plastic cover that is sometimes added to the dustjacket or outside covering of a book. The...
Fine
A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Edges
The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
Spine
The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....

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