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Vintage Ladybird Book Tiptoes the Mischievous Kitten Series 497 Matt Cover like Well Loved Tales 1970s

Vintage Ladybird Book Tiptoes the Mischievous Kitten Series 497 Matt Cover like Well Loved Tales 1970s

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Lovely Vintage Ladybird Book 'Tiptoes the Mischievous Kitten' Series 497

This sweet vintage children's book by Ladybird is an adorable story about a very cute, very naughty little black kitten who is always getting into Mischief!

Tiptoes ends up in all sorts of exciting adventures as he is forever getting into trouble. But like the best of all Vintage Children's books it has a happy ending that will delight your child.

Super Old 1970's edition Beautifully Illustrated Vintage Ladybird Book. Story written by Noel Barr, first published in 1949 with the lovely full page illustrations by P.B.Hickling in a typical 1950's style featuring delights such as a super old baby's pram and typical 1940's outfits.

From Series 497 with Matt Boards like the old favourite Ladybird Well Loved Tales.

A lovely trip back in time in the form of a children's bedtime story book and a tale your child will delight in, especially if they love cats and kittens!

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Kitty's Reader Notes & Book Snippet

Each illustration is a nostalgic delight! In the best tradition of Old fashioned Children's stories of course this delightful tale has a happy ending! The accompanying text to the pictures is easy to read for young children and is an exciting story that is sure to delight them.

I know if this was your favourite Ladybird as a child when you hold it in your hands again it feels like an old friend. I have a few in my own collection I love.

A nice clean fresh copy of these well loved books that are so adored by children they are hard to find in good condition! A very sweet bedtime story especially if your child is an animal lover! Lovely old copy of this favourite Ladybird story to add to your collection or your children's own personal library.

ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour

BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Hardback
  • Illustrated
  • Collectable
  • Vintage Bedtime Story Book

BOOK ERA:

  • 1970's Vintage Children's Books

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Author Bio & Publication

Noel Barr illustrations by P.B. Hickling

Publisher: Ladybird Books Ltd.
(formerly Wills & Hepworth.)
Date: Copyright 1949, circa 1970's
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Hardback
Dust Jacket: None as issued
ISBN: 0 7214 0198 8
SKU: KT2205121021IC

Condition Notes: VERY GOOD

VERY GOOD:

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

The matt boards are a little rubbed at the corners and slightly bumped at the top and bottom of the spine.

All the pages are good and clean with no messy graffiti of any kind.

Spine Intact with titles visible and minor wear.

Matt board Covers are firm and good with minimal scuffing. A couple of tiny marks to the back board visible in the photograph,

Original Price of 24p on back board.

Nice Reading copy and Good Vintage collectible Ladybird Children's Book.

Please remember this vintage book has been loved before and is not new condition is graded taking this into consideration.

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SIZE: Height 18 cms x Width 12 cms.
FORMAT: Hardback
PAGES: 52

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