A few more first editions

MrPunch · Post by **MrPunch** » 09 Jul 2016, 22:50

As I continue to help my mother 'clear the clutter' more Enid Blyton books have appeared!
I'll probably put them on eBay in a while, just like to offer you guys first in case there any that particularly interest anyone.

All hardback.
The Adventures of Pip 1st
More Adventures of Pip 1st
The Mystery of the Disappearing Cat 1st with DJ in great condition
The Land of Far-Beyond 2nd 1950
Stories for Bedtime 1st 1966 with scruffy DJ
Five on Kirrin Island Again 1st
Five on a Secret Trail 1st 1956 with scruffy DJ
The Ship of Adventure 4th 1952
The Valley of Adventure 6th 1955

Any feedback or questions welcome!

Machupicchu14 · Post by **Machupicchu14** » 10 Jul 2016, 00:46

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 10 Jul 2016, 09:58

Could you PM me, the price for the first edition Disappearing Cat please.

A photo if possible.

Post by **Tony Summerfield** » 10 Jul 2016, 10:49

You might have competition on that one, Julie, as it is the only Find-Outers 1st edition that I haven't got!

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 10 Jul 2016, 10:59

Gosh Tony, I've never been in competition before!

pete9012S · Post by **pete9012S** » 10 Jul 2016, 12:01

I have a very nice 1947 edition.
If I didn't have the book,I would probably buy this 1946 2nd edition version from ebay @ £17.50,so good luck to whoever eventually gets it.

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MrPunch · Post by **MrPunch** » 10 Jul 2016, 16:18

Here's a few more to fight over

The Willoby Fair Mystery 1st 1950 fair cond
Second Form at Malory Towers 1st 1947 good, no DJ
Adventure of the Strange Ruby 1st 1960 with DJ, good
Sunshine Book 1st 1965 with DJ, good

Rob Houghton · Post by **Rob Houghton** » 10 Jul 2016, 16:54

pete9012S wrote:I have a very nice 1947 edition.
If I didn't have the book,I would probably buy this 1946 2nd edition version from ebay @ £17.50,so good luck to whoever eventually gets it.

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Hmmm...I wouldn't - as it has a photocopy wrapper!

The main reason I prefer later editions of the earlier titles in the FFO books is that the first edition versions didn't have wrap around covers, and I much prefer the wrap-around covers personally. This is the same for quite a few books. I prefer the later covers for Malory Towers, for example, because they are wrap-around designs...

The photocopy on this eBay book is a later wrap-around version, whereas the 1946 edition should have a white spine, I think?

MrPunch · Post by **MrPunch** » 10 Jul 2016, 16:58

These are photos of The disappearing cat.
I can put up other photos if required.

Rob Houghton · Post by **Rob Houghton** » 10 Jul 2016, 17:03

That's a lovely copy of Disappearing Cat!

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 10 Jul 2016, 17:18

Could I see Strange Ruby too, please, Mr Punch.

MrPunch · Post by **MrPunch** » 10 Jul 2016, 18:58

Will do but it will probably be tomorrow.

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 10 Jul 2016, 20:29

No hurry, thanks.

MrPunch · Post by **MrPunch** » 11 Jul 2016, 15:42

Post by **Tony Summerfield** » 11 Jul 2016, 17:06

Rob Houghton wrote:The main reason I prefer later editions of the earlier titles in the FFO books is that the first edition versions didn't have wrap around covers, and I much prefer the wrap-around covers personally. This is the same for quite a few books. I prefer the later covers for Malory Towers, for example, because they are wrap-around designs...

The photocopy on this eBay book is a later wrap-around version, whereas the 1946 edition should have a white spine, I think?

All the Malory Towers books had wraparound dustwrappers, Rob, unlike St. Clare's. I like the later ones myself as I prefer Lilian Buchanan to Stanley Lloyd as an illustrator.

You are right about the wrapper for the 2nd edition of Disappearing Cat as it should have a white spine.

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