Book Details

Quinn, Harley. A CABOODLE OF BEASTS. London: Frederick Muller Ltd. 1945. Green Cloth. Possible First Edition. Inscribed By Author. 62 pp. Front cover has a small line drawing of a lion. Front cover and spine have title in dark blue lettering. Covers and spine are slightly edge worn. Spine ends and corners are very slightly bumped and rubbed. Illustrated DJ, in protective cover, is slightly aged, soiled and worn. DJ edges are occasionally creased and or chipped. From the DJ blurb, "The name of Harley Quinn hides the identity of one of the few living poets whose work was included in the Oxford Book of English Verse. Here he displays a skill and versatility enlivened by a spice of humour. The range is wide from light verse to deep and real poetry, and should have a great attraction for readers of all tastes. The illustrations are full of pictorial interest and shrewd observation of men and manners. Miss Johnston combines sophistication and simplicity both in subject matter and in manner. The book is a remarkable achievement and will have a great appeal in the nursery, but an appeal that will extend into the adult world." Small, red book seller's stamp on front paste-down. Brief, ink, inscription from author on ffep. Left-hand pages contain the verses; right hand pages the b/w illustrations. Interior is very slightly aged, but clean, crisp and tight. Near Fine / Very Good.
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