The Wolves Of Willoughby Chase : Signed By The Author
by Aiken, Joan
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good++
- Seller
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Market Harborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
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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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- Bookseller
- Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB (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
Terms of Sale
Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
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Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
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