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Old Perisher.

4257

Book Description

4to. First edition. Original illustrated paper-covered boards. Illustrated by Edward Ardizzone. Tiny, neat ink ownership to top corner of fly. Unclipped d/w is very slightly faded on the spine with a little rubbing along the top edge and a two very short closed tears to the back panel. Fine in near fine dust-wrapper.
Dealer Notes
The battle between the Head Gardener of the Corporation Gardens in Plymbury and ‘Old Perisher’, the Corporation Cat. An uncommon title in near fine condition. Diana Ross is best known for The Little Red Engine books.
Author Ross, Diana
Date 1965
Publisher London, Faber and Faber

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