Book Description

A delightful copy of the first printing of Worzel Gummidge Again, the sequel to Worzel Gummidge, the much loved living scarecrow, familiar to many in the UK from the later 1970s BBC television series starring Jon Pertwee. First impressions with the original dustjacket are very scarce in commerce. Worzel Gummidge Again, by Barbara Euphan Todd. Illustrated by Elizabeth Alldridge. Published by Burns, Oates & Washbourne Ltd., London. 1937 first edition, first impression. Printed at the Burleigh Press, Bristol. A good green cloth hardback with red printed titles. With wear some spotted discolored stains to cover. With a very slight skew in the binding, but a good solid copy. No owner's inscription. Binding is sound. Housed in the very scarce original dustjacket which is in fair condition. Not price clipped (with the original '3s. 6d.' price). With wear and nibbles to extremities. With some tears and losses to spine. Now covered in a protective, removable clear plastic sleeve. Text is bright and clean throughout. Mild offsetting to endpapers. Illustrations are in excellent bright condition. Green tinted top edge (colour now faded). Spotting to edges of text block. A very scarce volume featuring a much-loved classic children's character. Text in English. 236pp. With 6 full page illustrations.  Dimensions: Approximately 190mm high x 133mm wide x 30mm deep. Weight approximately 401g (unpacked).
Author Barbara Euphan Todd
Date 1937
Binding Hardback with dustjacket
Publisher Burns, Oates & Washbourne Ltd., London.
Illustrator Elizabeth Alldridge
Condition Good
Pages 236pp. With 6 full page illustrations.

Price: £350.00

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