First Title In The Woodland Trilogy

Nichols, Beverley ~ The Tree That Sat Down (First UK Printing)

Jonathan Cape 1945

The First UK printing published by Jonathan Cape in 1945.The BOOK is in VERY GOOD+ condition.For a book that was issued to confirm with war time uniform standards,it is in surprisingly nice condition.Usual ghosting to the spine and board edges.The green top-stain has faded in places but is still present.Light foxing to the text block.The silver titling is still bright.Apart from a '20p' penned price to the front end-paper,there are no other inscriptions.One very small brown mark to the front pastedown which is obscured by the wrapper front flap.A wonderful peacock motif to the front board.Charming illustrated end-papers.The WRAPPER is in GOOD+ or better condition having some chipping to the spine ends. Otherwise it is complete and is a little nicked and rubbed in places.Mild crease to the spine with a few punctate areas of loss.The lettering and design on the spine is lightly faded but still evident.The wrapper artwork is designed by ISOBEL and JOHN MORTON-SALE.The two wrapper cover designs are stunning and look very striking in the removable Brodart archival protector.The Book is profusely illustrated with B/W illustrations and a full colour frontispiece by the illustrators.The FIRST book in the acclaimed 'Woodland Trilogy' and incredibly scarce as a first UK edition in an unrestored state..A key children's title and as such collectible.

BINDING: Hardcover
CONDITION: Very Good+
JACKET: Good+