Lot 209
 

Arthur Ransome, Swallows and Amazons, Jonathan Cape 1930, First Edition, with original dust cover and price (7s 6d), blue/green cloth binding, child's library bookplate attached to the front map designed by Steven Spurrier, loose Author's signature on a card inserted into the dust cover

Sold for £1,250


Condition Report

Dust cover has been preserved in an Adaptaroll cover, making it difficult to be removed. Professional restoration can be seen to replace lost parts on the cover's spine both top and bottom. Inside front board has child's book plate attached. No missing pages, and all appear in good condition with some foxing and staining in places. No annotations found to the printed text. From a deceased estate collection - Marchpane of Cecil Court postcard inside.

 

Arthur Ransome, Swallows and Amazons, Jonathan Cape 1930, First Edition, with original dust cover and price (7s 6d), blue/green cloth binding, child's library bookplate attached to the front map designed by Steven Spurrier, loose Author's signature on a card inserted into the dust cover

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