BansheeTowers - 1961 - 1st Edition
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Re: BansheeTowers - 1961 - 1st Edition
This isn't a Banshee Towers First Edition (sorry ), 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??
... Has anyone else here read the Five Find Otters series??
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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Re: BansheeTowers - 1961 - 1st Edition
Must be a nature series!
"Heyho for a starry night and a heathery bed!" - Jack, The Secret Island.
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Re: BansheeTowers - 1961 - 1st Edition
Five Find Otters sounds more like a Famous Five book...
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Re: BansheeTowers - 1961 - 1st Edition
I was thinking that myself, Nigel. I wonder where they found them??
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
Re: BansheeTowers - 1961 - 1st Edition
I found a few Otter beers in Sidmouth recently....
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Re: BansheeTowers - 1961 - 1st Edition
from Banshee Towers to beer...I think I need a drinK!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Re: BansheeTowers - 1961 - 1st Edition
Here's one...
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
Re: BansheeTowers - 1961 - 1st Edition
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:
Far better sink a few of these:
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Re: BansheeTowers - 1961 - 1st Edition
I love the glass, too!
I much prefer beer/ale to lager. Mild is really my favourite.
I much prefer beer/ale to lager. Mild is really my favourite.
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'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Re: BansheeTowers - 1961 - 1st Edition
Now come on, Nigel, you know I'm not a beer drinker myself. 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...
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...
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
Re: BansheeTowers - 1961 - 1st Edition
Yes, it would appear even more so had I used a subject title that sprang (innocently) to mind.Courtenay wrote:this is starting to sound like a plot for one of those "adult" versions...
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Re: BansheeTowers - 1961 - 1st Edition
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!
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!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Re: BansheeTowers - 1961 - 1st Edition
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.
!
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!
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.
!
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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Re: BansheeTowers - 1961 - 1st Edition
Congratulations on finally finding a copy of the first edition of The Mystery of Banshee Towers, Pete. You must be delighted.
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Well done Pete - enjoy reading it, or is it just to be admired?
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