BansheeTowers - 1961 - 1st Edition

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This isn't a Banshee Towers First Edition (sorry :wink: ), but it's obviously an extremely rare offering by Enid that I don't think I'd ever heard of before, rather in line with The Rhubarb Mystery (see above) or Five on Kitten Island Again... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-mystery-boo ... SwbdpWX4ZY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

... Has anyone else here read the Five Find Otters series?? :mrgreen:
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Must be a nature series! :lol:
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Five Find Otters sounds more like a Famous Five book...
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I was thinking that myself, Nigel. I wonder where they found them?? 8)
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I found a few Otter beers in Sidmouth recently....
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from Banshee Towers to beer...I think I need a drinK! :roll: :lol:
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Here's one...

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I am sure lager drinkers could well enjoy this, Courtenay. But you should know me better than suggest that one to me!

Far better sink a few of these:

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I love the glass, too! :-)

I much prefer beer/ale to lager. Mild is really my favourite. :-)
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Now come on, Nigel, you know I'm not a beer drinker myself. :wink: It was an entirely innocent mistake.

Anyway, you're not suggesting the Five should follow the Tarka Line Rail Ale Trail while they're finding otters, are you — this is starting to sound like a plot for one of those "adult" versions... :shock: :P :wink:
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Courtenay wrote:this is starting to sound like a plot for one of those "adult" versions... :shock: :P :wink:
Yes, it would appear even more so had I used a subject title that sprang (innocently) to mind.
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Getting back on thread... ;-)

Here's another Banshee Towers 1st edition for sale on eBay -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THE-MYSTERY-O ... Sw-0xYTSne

Not a bad price to be fair. I've now got my copy (I paid slightly more!) but maybe someone else is after this! :-D
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The search is over!
Have recieved the book today.
Amazed at its price.
Nice condition too.
Kept searching, but all pricey.
So many years spent looking.

Some pics below.
If you would like to view..
Xenas facilitated locating it.
Really great condition.
Edition is 1st 1961.
Terribly elated, can't you tell.
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Bought a facsimile dustjacket so it would match the other books on my shelf.
At £7, the wrapper cost me £1 more than the book!

Many thanks to the very kind forum member who procured the book on my behalf - I am most appreciative!
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Congratulations on finally finding a copy of the first edition of The Mystery of Banshee Towers, Pete. You must be delighted. :D
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Well done Pete - enjoy reading it, or is it just to be admired? :D
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