![]() | Title: The Ladybird Key Words Reading Scheme, Book 11b: The Carnival Author: W. Murray Illustrator: M. Aitchison Year: 1967 (First Edition) Binding: Hardback Publisher: Wills & Hepworth Ltd. SBN: 72140023X Remarks: Ex-school Book Condition: Very Good Jacket Condition: N/A
Description:
The carnival comes to Simon and John's home town, and the two brothers are eager to
participate. With the help of their friends, they arrange to borrow a truck, and turn it
into a float for the procession.
A wonderfully nostalgic window into British funfairs of the 1960s.
Stunning, full-page colour illustrations on every facing page. Matt pictorial boards have minor wear along their extremities. Original price of 2/6 NET printed on front pastedown. School stamp on front and rear pastedowns. Spine and corners bumped and rubbed. Minor soiling on rear board; lower-half rubbed. One or two pages have some grubby marks, otherwise the book is in fabulous condition, in spite of its former life in a primary school. Scarce first edition. Measures 17.5 cm × 11.5 cm (7″ × 4.6″). 12mo. 52 pp. Price: £20.00 |