Five On a Treasure Island
by Blyton, Enid
"Ah, the Famous Five! In this first book, we open with Julian, Dick and Anne at home with their parents, chatting around the breakfast table. Julian asks his mother if they're going to Polseath as usual for the summer holidays—but to the childrens' surprise their parents have decided they want to go away on their own to Scotland. The children must go to stay with their Aunt Fanny and Uncle Quentin, down by the sea at Kirrin Bay. They have a daughter by the name of Georgina, who is very lonely and could do with the company of a few cousins. And so plans are made, and they all pile into the car and set off." [1][1]
[1]: http://www.enidblyton.net/famous-five/five-on-a-treasure-island.html
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On Sep 8, 2015, PhillipTaylorMBE said
THE BEST FOR A FIRST READ! Enid’s books were the catalyst which encouraged me to start reading more than 50 years ago. Thank you, Enid. The BBC, many libraries, local authorities and alleged educational experts have been completely wrong about the worth of the Blyton works. I can remember having substantial difficulty obtaining the original books as so many places would not stock them. The stories are great to read for their simplicity and straightforwardness. When one did find copies of the book they were quite expensive all those years ago but great to own. I loved the letter on the back cover from Enid and the physical appearance of the book which I treasured as a youngster with the way the books were produced then which made them somehow much easier to read. It’s a delight to read the stories again in middle age although recent editing has diminished some of the memories I have of the original editions and words used then (but I am now getting old). Never mind… these books remain one of my best friends for life: they began my reading adventure so do read these special adventures for yourselves.
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Five On a Treasure Island
by Enid Blyton
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UK: Hodder and Stoughton, 1950. First Edition 5th or later Printing. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Eileen Soper. 1st Edition 7th Imp 1950. In the same format as the 1st Edition. Book is very good and bright. Contents good. Long Inscription to end paper. The wrapper is very good… Read more about this item Item Price
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FIVE ON A TREASURE ISLAND
by BLYTON, Enid; illustrated by SOPER, Eileen A.:
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London: Hodder and Stoughton. August 1942. First edition, first printing. First edition, first printing. Original light blue cloth with black titles to upper board and spine, in dustwrapper. Illustrated with line drawings throughout by Eileen A. Soper. A very good copy, the binding firm with the usual bumping of the thin boards and mottling to the blue cloth. The… Read more about this item Item Price
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Five On a Treasure Island
by Enid Blyton
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UK: Hodder and Stoughton, 1949. First Edition . Cloth. Very Good/Good++. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Eileen Soper. 1st Edition 6th Imp 1949. In the same format as the 1st Edition. Book is very good and bright. Contents good. The wrapper is good++ with a bright spine. Edges rubbed, creased and nicked.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Five On a Treasure Island: The Famous Five (#1)
by Blyton, Enid
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Kent, England: Knight Books, 1972. Book. Illus. by Soper, Eileen. Fair. Paperback. Seventh Impression. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Paperback, seventh impression, 106gms, 189 pages. Book #1 in the classic young adult adventure series - The Famous Five. Book is in fair condition with general age-related wear and tear and heavy page discolouration/spotting throughout. Rear few pages are… Read more about this item Item Price
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Five On A Treasure Island: Book 1 (Famous Five)
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Five On A Treasure Island
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Hodder & Stoughton, UK, 1951. Hardcover. Good Condition/Fair. Illustrator: Eileen A. Soper. Book Eighth impression. Size: 12mo (7 to 8 inches). Item Type: Book. Text body is clean and unmarked. Binding tight, spine fine. Dust Jacket has chunks missing. Edges foxed and browned. Boards slightly warped. Now protected in non-adhesive plastic wrap. Illustrator: Eileen A. Soper..… Read more about this item Item Price
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Five On a Treasure Island: The Famous Five (#1)
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Five on a Treasure Island (The Famous Five TV Tie-ins)
by ENID BLYTON
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Five on a Treasure Island
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Five On a Treasure Island: The Famous Five (#1)
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Five on a Treasure Island: 1 (The Famous Five Series I)
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Five On A Treasure Island: Book 1 (Famous Five)
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London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1942. First edition, first printing. Published by Hodder and Stoughton in London, 1942. This is a near fine copy. The dust wrapper, with its iconic design from the hand of Eileen A. Soper, is strikingly bright on both panels, though has undergone some mild and highly professional restoration at the top and tail of the… Read more about this item Item Price
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Famous Five: 1: Five On A Treasure Island: Book 1
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Five on a Treasure Island: Book 1 Full colour illustrated edition (Famous Five)
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Five On A Treasure Island: Book 1 (Famous Five) [Paperback] Blyton, Enid
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