Newly Catalogued

I've been busy buying lots of lovely new (vintage) stock over the last few weeks and thought you might enjoy a sneak peek.

Above - from top to bottom; Little Grey Rabbit goes to the sea by Alison Uttley with illustrations by Margaret Tempest, 1954. The best teddy bear in the world by Mrs. H. C. Cradock with illustrations by Honor C Appleton, 1960. The Rilloby fair mystery by Enid Blyton with illustrations by Gilbert Dunlop, 1965. Five go adventuring again also by Enid Blyton but this time the illustrations are by Eileen Soper, 1968. Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin, 1st or early edition, 1903. A Royal Cinderella a re-telling of Margaret Irwin's Royal Flush. The fascinating story of Minette, Charles II's youngest sister. Born in England as her father (Charles I) was being driven from his throne, Taken into exile as an infant she was destined never to return to England or to see her father again. Covering the privations of her life in exile to her sudden rise to prominence at the court of Louis XIV, where she finds and loses love.

There will also be a large collection of Puffin books listed over the next few weeks. The ones shown here are; from top to bottom The secret of smugglers' wood by R. J. McGregor, 1957. Norman and Henry Bones by Anthony C. Wilson, 1957. The white riders by Monica Edwards, 1956. Five proud riders by Ann Stafford, 1953. Long ears by Patricia Lynch, 1954. The condition of these is a bit mixed so be sure to read the descriptions before placing an order.

Others to be listed soon include - south country secrets, the young detectives, stormalong, a Puffin book of verse, Carcajou, street fair, and Treasure Island.

From left to right; Little Grey Rabbit's birthday by Alison Uttley with illustrations by Margaret Tempest, 1971. The naughtiest girl again by Enid Blyton complete with dust jacket illustrated by W. Lindsay Cable, 1960. I was lucky to find another copy of the magic faraway tree by Enid Blyton, the last copy sold very quickly. This one is complete with the scarce dust jacket. Published by George Newnes in 1965. Uncle’s tales published by Thomas Nelson, undated but c1928. A collection of eight stories by different writers the stories are, the fairy muffin man by Phyllis Megroz, Remember by M. D. Hillyard, Tommy and the gingerbread by Evelyn Hardy, the moor fire by Violet Methley, the bag and the bog by M. Emanuel Ropes, Tony's ride by Sibyl B Owsley, Daddy’s pipe by Honor Appleton, and Tad, Joey and the fat lady by Siby B Owsley. Lots of different illustrators including Honor Appleton, Florence Mary Anderson, A. H. Watson, Ruth Cobb and others.

The ‘Thelwell pony’ is from my collection. Norman Thelwell’s first pony cartoon was published by Punch magazine in 1953; his image of a little girl and chubby pony was an instant success and in 1957 his first book, Angles on Horseback, was published. My Godmother sent me a Thelwell birthday telegram when I was about nine or ten and since then I’ve had a passion for anything ‘Thelwell'.

Four more and then I really must get on with adding them to the website. Left from top to bottom; Fell farm for Christmas another Puffin book this time by Marjorie Lloyd Published in 1954. The Ladybird book of pets by George Cansdale with very pretty illustrations by Edward Osmond. Published by Wills and Hepworth in 1957. Little Grey Rabbit's birthday as described above and last but certainly not least the Christmas mouse by Miss Read 1st edition published in 1973. It's odd listing Christmas books in March but it's surprising how quickly the months go past.

Michelle from Vintage Cobweb said she would like a peek inside the Ladybird book of pets - so here goes.... 

Thanks for calling in. 

Update July 2016: March House books closed on my retirement in 2015, but I do still blog here at March of Time Books and always appreciate your visit.