Blyton (Enid) Chimney Corner Stories
£195
London, The National Magazine Co. Ltd, 1946.
True first edition. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, correctly priced 7/6.
A scarce first edition of this collection of the quirky and imaginative short stories by the Famous Five and Noddy creator.
In stock
Contemporary ownership inscription to front pastedown; cloth G+; dust-jacket with edge wear and some loss.
Illustrations by Pat Harrison.
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