Journal 72
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Journal 72
Journal 72 may be with us shortly, no details on what treats are inside but the cover picture is stunning. It made me smile inside the moment I saw it, just what I needed with the covid hullabaloo still hanging over us.
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I love the Journal covers. They always seem to suit the time or season perfectly. 72 is no different and I expect the contents will be just as ravishing.
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A great front cover.
I checked out this pic and the other illustrations from this book in the cave.
They are rather nice!
https://www.enidblytonsociety.co.uk/boo ... s+22-42%29" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;First edition: 1938
Publisher: George Newnes
Illustrator: various
Category: Courses Edited by Enid Blyton
Genre: Mixed
Type: Courses and Encyclopaedias
" A kind heart always brings its own reward," said Mrs. Lee.
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Yes those really are quite beautiful pictures. It must have been a lovely book to receive as a child.
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Re: Journal 72
Oooh nice. Love the cover and am looking forward to finding out what the contents are. I'm sure they will be as tasty as those apples!
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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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The pictures aren't actually part of a book. They're posters designed to be put up in schools, as Two Years in the Infant School was written for teachers to use in the classroom. They really do look stunning and, like others, I love this Journal cover.pete9012S wrote:
A great front cover.
I checked out this pic and the other illustrations from this book in the cave.
They are rather nice!
https://www.enidblytonsociety.co.uk/boo ... s+22-42%29" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Many thanks for the extra info, Anita. I notice ebay has a set of four for sale for £25.
Two Years in The Infant School 1938 Edited by Enid Blyton 1-84
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Two-Years-in ... Sw~9Fd2oNh" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I wasn't sure if that was a good price or not.
Two Years in The Infant School 1938 Edited by Enid Blyton 1-84
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Two-Years-in ... Sw~9Fd2oNh" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I wasn't sure if that was a good price or not.
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I had a look at the latest journal cover yesterday and look forward to seeing the contents. I have my Journal 71 in a prominent place in my home so I can see it throughout the day. It’s bright and uplifting.
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I honestly don't know what they're worth, Pete, but you get a lot of pages for your money. Most of the pieces are very short though, as they're aimed at children aged around 5 - 7. Sadly, the posters are not part of the set.pete9012S wrote:I notice ebay has a set of four for sale for £25.
Two Years in The Infant School 1938 Edited by Enid Blyton 1-84
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Two-Years-in ... Sw~9Fd2oNh" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I wasn't sure if that was a good price or not.
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Re: Journal 72
That cover's rather reminds me of the periodic summer warning from our Head Master not to raid the apple orchard next to school which inevitably someone did.
Given the posts been a bit queer with losing two days for things from the regional sorting office in Wolverhampton in the south of the County to make their way to the district office in Stoke North, I'll keep my eye out for it.
Given the posts been a bit queer with losing two days for things from the regional sorting office in Wolverhampton in the south of the County to make their way to the district office in Stoke North, I'll keep my eye out for it.
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Now I know what to do today... my Journal has just arrived - a feast of good things to consume at my leisure. Thank you Tony for all your hard work. It looks very appetizing!
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My copy has arrived too, a smashing summer treat for some more al fresco reading in the garden. I've only read Tony's editorial so far and was sad to see that Imogen Smallwood died in February, I shall read Norman Wright's tribute to her first. I am pleased to see an article on Mary Gernat, one of my favourite illustrators, how well I remember all those Armada paperback covers from my childhood, and so many other tasty looking articles including Rob Houghton''s latest 'recipe' from his cookery book. Thanks to all contributors and especially to Tony for putting it all together.
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Mine has just arrived too and looks superb as always. I was surprised and very saddened to read of Imogen Smallwood's passing. I had not known of it. I am rather surprised that no mention of it was made on these forums. The passing of Gillian Baverstock certainly was. I only managed to speak to Imogen once at an EBS day but she was extremely kind and gracious. I too shall read Norman Wright's article first.
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Mine has also arrived. As always it looks great and I look forward to enjoying later today. Many thanks Tony and all the contributors.
I too am very sad to hear of Imogen Smallwood's passing.
I too am very sad to hear of Imogen Smallwood's passing.
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