First edition, first impression. 224pp, colour plate frontispiece and line drawings in text. In blue cloth-covered boards with red lettering on front and spine. 12mo. Cloth a little rounded and faded at corners and spine ends. Upper text block edge slightly dust darkened. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original dust wrapper, lightly bumped at edges, rubbed at ends of a mildly sunned spine, some visible shelf wear.
Dust wrapper now protected in an archival-quality Mylar sleeve fitted without the use of tape or adhesives.
Frank Richards was one of the many pen names of Charles Hamilton (1876-1961), one of the most popular and prolific authors of boy's school stories and long-running series stories featuring recurring characters. Perhaps best known for the Greyfriars School stories featuring Billy Bunter, he also created St Jim's School starring Tom Merry and Rockwood School, under the pen name Owen Conquest. We have many Charles Hamilton books in stock and can offer generous discounts to those ordering more than one book at a time - please inquire. Â
