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Ainsworth (Ruth) Rufty Tufty’s Island
£125
London, Heinemann, 1960.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket, priced 8s6d.
‘Unexpected and exciting things are always happening to Rufty Tufty the Golliwog. When he and his friend Rose were taken to the seaside for the day they crept aboard one of the ships in the harbour to explore, and were carried out to sea. And so began a new adventure, on a desert island where they built a palm-leaf hut, found a treasure chest and a mysterious Enemy.’ (jacket blurb)
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A very good example of the book; jacket a little rubbed and marked, but overall very good.
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