Exceptional bargain!!
This book is almost always £30 +
Looks in very good condition - only £9.50.
Postage is, admittedly, £7.00 - but even £16.50 is VERY cheap for this book. It has some lovely illustrations by Alfred Bestall.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Enid-Blyton-T ... Sw4CFY1D8L
The Play's The Thing - real bargain!
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The Play's The Thing - real bargain!
'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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- Rob Houghton
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Re: The Play's The Thing - real bargain!
I'm happy to see someone bought it! They got a real bargain, as the only other listed in similar condition was £48.
'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: The Play's The Thing - real bargain!
Someone definitely got a bargain there. I was tempted myself, as I have the red bound version, but not the one listed. However as it is quite a large book, and I don't have the shelf space, I couldn't really justify it.
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- Rob Houghton
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Re: The Play's The Thing - real bargain!
I agree - I only have one shelf in the house that will accommodate my copy!
'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: The Play's The Thing - real bargain!
I was tempted too, but I'm not a "real" collector and couldn't justify it to myself — I hope it's gone to someone who'll appreciate it greatly.
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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)
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Re: The Play's The Thing - real bargain!
I have this for sale too..same price as that sold for if wanted...lovely copy:)
Re: The Play's The Thing - real bargain!
Belated thank you, Rob, for flagging this up, weighs a ton and a lovely-looking (another on the to read pile!) tome indeed, nice to have the jacket cover as the frontis piece too!
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