1952 The Diverting History of John Gilpin

Name: 1952 The Diverting History of John Gilpin William Cowper Ronald Searle Illustrated
SKU: 583L1
Price: 80 GBP
Availability: InStock

Published: London Chiswick Press

Size: 11.5" by 8.5" Pagination: 44pp, [2]

An illustrated edition of William Cowper's 'John Gilpin'

£80.00

weight: 0.5kgs / stock code: 583L1

What Our Customers Say...

see More testimonials

Skip to the end of the images gallery

Skip to the beginning of the images gallery

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

Illustrated throughout, by Ronald Searle. Ronald Searle was a British artist and satirical cartoon artist. He created the famous St Trinian's School and collaborated with Geoffrey Willans on the Molesworth series. Searle received many critical recognition for his work especially in America. He won the National Cartoonists Society's Advertising and Illustration Award in 1959 and 1965, The Reuben Award in 1960 and many more. Limited edition, one of 1600 copies. The illustrations were originally made for a film in the 'poet and painter' series for the Festival of Britain.

Condition

In the original paper wraps. Externally, bumped to the head and tail of spine. Light rubbing to the head and tail of spine. Age toning to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean.

Overall: Very Good Indeed

Delivery & payment

We send all of our books via courier which is a fully tracked and insured service. In our experience we find this to be the most reliable and quickest form of delivery. Our primary courier is DHL, but we are able to accommodate special requests if required, including postal delivery for items under 2kg. See More Details