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1967 Captain Slaughterboard Drops Anchor
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Description
Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper
An new edition of Mervyn Peake's first published book, Captain Slaughterboard Drops Anchor, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons in 1967.
In the publisher's original paper covered boards, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Contains numerous in-text illustrations by the author himself.
A light-hearted tale following Captain Slaughterboard and his crew arriving on an uncharted isle and meeting the Yellow Creature who lives there. While this comical children's book is far different from the 'Gormenghast' fantasy series that he is best known for, fantastical creatures are abound in this amusing story.
Originally a painter, Peake's artistic flair and wit shines through with his illustrations.
Condition
In the publisher's original paper covered boards, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart, with minimal signs of shelf wear and minor bumping to head and tail of spine. The very rare spot to end papers, and the previous owner's ink inscription to library stamp on front paste down. Dust Wrapper is smart, with the occasional mark. Signs of wear and creasing to extremities of wrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean.
Near Fine
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