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Astonishing Ladder Enid Blyton Hardback First Edition Vintage Childrens Book 1950's Eileen Soper

Astonishing Ladder Enid Blyton Hardback First Edition Vintage Childrens Book 1950's Eileen Soper

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The Astonishing Ladder and Other Stories by Enid Blyton First Edition 1950 Illustrated by Eileen Soper.

Delightful vintage first edition children's book by Enid Blyton stuffed full of her delightful and twee stories. This is a lovely bright book published in 1951 the first time this ever appeared in print.

Wonderful stories from the golden era of Enid Blyton include such treasures as The Wizard's Hat, Betty's Fairy Doll, The Rabbit that Lost its Squeak,  The Sticky Gnomes Prank and many more delights.

All written with the skilfully crafted blend of magic and reality that Enid Blyton achieved so well,  allowing her to enchant generation after generation of delighted children.

Join the spirited protagonists on an extraordinary journey filled with excitement and unexpected twists. As the story unfolds, children will be spellbound by the magical powers of an ordinary-looking ladder that holds extraordinary secrets. With each rung climbed, a new and astonishing adventure awaits!

Enid Blyton, beloved for her ability to ignite the imaginations of children around the world, weaves her storytelling magic once again. Her evocative prose and vivid descriptions bring to life a whimsical world brimming with fantastic creatures, mysterious realms, and unforgettable characters. From mischievous pixies to talking animals, every page is an invitation to explore and dream.

The book is exquisitely illustrated in two-tone illustration giving forth such delights as bright blue rabbit and green fairy wings. Eileen Soper, who also illustrated many of the First Edition Famous Five Stories and was greatly acclaimed as a designer for Royal Worcester Porcelain - created the charming illustrations in this book.

A classic Enid Blyton to add to your bookshelf of vintage delights to delight yourself with childhood memories or share with your children or grandchildren.

Just Perfect for Bedtime Stories.

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  • USED BOOK: Vintage & Sustainable

Condition Notes: VERY GOOD

VERY GOOD:

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This is fresh from the attic in very good vintage condition .

Robust condition.

Boards very good just the slightest bit of shelfwear and barely perceptible fading to the spine, see photos.

Pages are all very clean, bright and firm for a 1950's book much better than usually found.

Some very mild speckled foxing to one side of the endpapers that does not continue into the text block.

The slightest shelf wear, a little bit of dust staining to the spine that is very slightly creased but not cracked.

Overall very good indeed for this type of vintage Children's book from the 1950's that usually end up very well loved!

Very Good Vintage collectable Enid Blyton book.

Please remember this pre-owned vintage book has been loved before and condition is graded taking this into consideration.

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SIZE: Height 19 cms x Width 14 cms.
FORMAT: Hardback
PAGES: 192 pages

Kittys Reader Notes & Book Snippet

A delightful collectable Children's Book that takes you into a world of wonder and enchantment. The Astonishing Ladder is a captivating first edition vintage children's book by the renowned author, Enid Blyton.

First Published in 1951, this delightful vintage book will transport young readers to a realm where imagination knows no bounds.

The Astonishing Ladder captures the sweet essence of Blyton's timeless storytelling, immersing young readers in a tapestry of imagination and wonder.

With its first edition status, this vintage gem is a true collector's item, evoking a sense of nostalgia for those who grew up enchanted by Blyton's enchanting tales.

BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Hardback
  • Illustrated
  • Collectable
  • First Edition
  • Vintage Fairy Tale Book

BOOK ERA:

  • 1950's Vintage Children's Books

This vintage book has been specially selected by Kitty for good quality and its individual appeal.

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Author Bio & Publication

Read about the life of Enid Blyton and browse more super Enid Blyton vintage books.

Enid Blyton (1897 - 1968) was a prolific children's author and wrote over 600 wonderful story books for children including the Famous Five Series.

Publisher: Macmillan and Co. Limited
Date: 1951
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardback
Dust Jacket: No

Illustrated by Eileen Soper

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