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Crompton, Richmal : Still - William

George Newnes, 1925

undated. the original boards are worn and a little marked.there are no inscriptions but the book is foxed throughout, more so on the early pages. the binding is excellent. the condition is given in terms of the book's age.. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket

First Edition.

CROMPTON**, RICHMAL: : STILL - WILLIAM

LONDON.GEORGE NEWNES,LIMITED [undated but May,1925.]

ISBN No ISBN.

UK,8vo HB,minus dw/dj,1st edn.[Undated. This edn is the first publication,May, 1925.] VG.No owner inscrptn.Slightly age- soiled,reasonably sharp-cornered, publisher's original plain red cloth bds with bright,crisp,printed black ink lettering to a dulled spine/backstrip,and clean plain white eps - verso and recto of front+rear free endpapers respectively are off-set shadow foxed from their respective pastedowns,hinges solid and sound without any cracking.With negligible shelf-wear, bumping or creasing to edges and corners - a small 1cm split at head of spine/ backstrip's rear gutter's crease/fold - no other nicks,tears,splits or fraying present.Rear board with some mottling/ bleaching spots and a small black smudge to lower corner.Top edge lightly dust- soiled and lightly toned but without foxing/spotting,fore-edges similarly toned but with faint,minimal and sporadic foxing /spotting; contents unusually bright, tight,clean and solid - with minimal foxing/spotting,no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners,could almost appear unread - apart from my own collation.UK, 8vo HB,minus dw/dj,1st edn,14-252pp [paginated] includes XIV (14) chapters, profuse part+whole page b/w line illustrations by Thomas Henry interspersed throughout the text and the book,plus [unpaginated] half-title page with b/w line illustrated frntis to its reverse, title page,dedication9to Col. R. E. Crompton,C.B.,B.E.) and contents list/ table.Author's 5th 'William' title. A highly collected and prolific children's books author in her typical style and format and will be an important and welcome addition to the canon. Thomas Henry Fisher [1879-1962] worked as Thomas Henry.Born Eastwood, Nottinghamshire.Studied at Nottingham School of Art.He worked as a lithographer (his first job was the 'sailor' trademark for Player's cigarettes) and poster designer before becoming a regular contributor of cartoons and humorous illustrations to newspapers and magazines. Contemporary periodicals included The Boy's Own Paper,The Captain,Chums,Crusoe, Happy Magazine,Home Magazine,The Humorist, Nottingham Guardian,Passing Show, Punch and The Windsor Magazine amongst others. His forte was the funny side of school life and he illustrated the first 34 of Richmal Crompton's 'William' books in pen and ink in a cheerful,effective and remarkably consistent style.Although the first of these books was published in 1922,Fisher did not meet Richmal Crompton until 1954. Richmal Crompton,British author,born Richmal Crompton Lamburn in Lancashire in 1890.Studied at London University, subsequently becoming Classics mistress at Bromley High School before being compelled to retire because of illness.Best known for the enormously popular 38 'William' books - two being re-issued with new title(s) - beginning with 'Just William', and the last 'William the Lawless' published posthumously in 1970,although she also wrote several novels for adults. Died,1969. Please contact seller,because of the value of this item for correct and insured (where necessary) shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page!

UK,8vo HB,minus dw/dj,1st edn.
Not SIGNED.

CROMPTON, Richmal : Still - William

George Newnes, 1946

23rd Impression. A near fine copy (ink name and address on verso of frontis,) in a near fine d.w., very sl. wear to spine ends.

CROMPTON, Richmal : Still - William

George Newnes, 1925

First Edition. The 5th William book. A very good copy in the original red boards, lacking spine, the text block clean and tight, and ideal for binding. A scarce early title.