Lot: 13 books, Famous Five (12 books), (1950-1957), two first editions, also one novel in the Faraway Tree series, first edition, 1951, hardcovers, illustrations by Eileen Soper, J. Abbey, 130 x 190mm, only three with dust jackets, some with owner's names on endpapers, condition: good.
- Five Fall into Adventure , 1st edition, 1950, ninth book in the series, 192 pages.
- Five on Kirrin Island Again, april 1950, fourth impression, 192 pages.
- The Mystery of the Disappearing Cat, the second adventure of the five find-outers and dog, 1950, sixth edition, 170 pages.
- Five on a Hike Together, fourth impression, 1954, 192 pages.
- Five have a wonderful time, third impression, 1955.
- Five run away together, the third story of the adventures of the four children and their dog, eighth impression, 1955.
- Five go to Mystery Moor, 1955, second impression, tear on lower margin and on back fold of dustjacket.
- Five have Plenty of Fun, first edition, 1955, 183 pages.
- Five go Adventuring Again, an adventure story for boys and girls, ninth impression, 1955.
- Five go to Smuggler's Top, another adventure of the Four Children and Timmy the Dog, tenth impression, 1956, 192 pages, tear to dustjacket on upper margin and spine.
- Five go to Billycock Hill, first edition, 1957, tear to dustjacket on upper margin and spine.
- Five go down to the Sea, second impression, second impression, 1954, 182 pages.
- Up the Faraway Tree, George Newnes, 1951, first edition, 135 x 200mm, some colouring-in of panels, condition: fair to good. The novel takes place in an enchanted forest where a gigantic magical tree grows – the "Faraway Tree".
Enid Blyton's books were likened to 'slow poison' by the critic Magery Fisher, and Jean Sutcliffe ( BBC Schools Broadcast Department), marvelled at Blyton's ability to churn out "mediocre material", noting that "her capacity to do so, amounts to genius ... anyone else would have died of boredom long ago". Blyton, in turn, expressed a total disinterest in the views of anyone over 12 years of age.
Nevertheless, the Famous Five are ever popular and the 'Enid Blyton Society' today provides a focal point for enthusiasts and collectors.
- Jacket Condition: fair
- Binding Condition: very good
- Overall Condition: good
- Sold By: The Old Limpopo Curiosity Shop (research bookshop)
- Contact Person: Mark Inman
- Country: South Africa
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- Telephone: 011 888 2067
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