The Enchanted Wood by Enid Blyton, First Edition (11 results)

Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Fine. First Thus. The First Magical Faraway Tree Story. Illustrated in b&w. Printed in Great Britain. A LIKE NEW very nice clean tight solid softcover copy. 214pp. SB-28.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Dented, chipped and peeling on the corners, a tiny bit faded on the spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Jonathan Burtob (illustrator). 1st Edition. First this edition hardback in slipcase. Very slight rubbing to bottom edge of slipcase otherwise no damage. Very good + condition.

Fine Binding. Condition: New. Burton, Jonathan (illustrator). First Edition Thus, First Impression. A new copy, sealed in the Folio Society's eco-wrapping, as received directly from the publisher. This delightful Folio Society edition of 'The Enchanted Wood' is quarter-bound in blocked orange cloth with printed paper sides with a design by the artist. Printed full-colour throughout with a double-page title spread, 4 full-page colour illustrations and chapter motifs. 200 pages. 9'' x 6¼''. Housed in a plain slipcase. Enid Blyton's 'The Magic Faraway Tree' trilogy has captivated readers for more than 80 years and this landmark Folio Society series will ensure that legacy continues. 'The Enchanted Wood' introduces Jo, Bessie and Fanny, as they move to a new house and discover the magical world in the woods just beyond their back door. Innocent, fantastical and full of fun, this is a trip down literary memory lane for older readers, while children will be whisked away to incredible lands on wonderful adventures, as they follow the antics of Moon-Face, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy. The truest text to the original 1939 publication, this is the edition that best preserves Blyton's magical world for modern readers. The characters are reimagined by award-winning illustrator, Jonathan Burton, whose artwork retains the nostalgic charm of Blyton's world, while adding a generous dose of wit and playfulness. Meanwhile, in a new introduction, Michael Morpurgo shares his memories of discovering the author; the spark that ignited a lifelong passion for reading and, ultimately, becoming a writer himself. Printed and bound in Slovakia. First edition thus, first impression. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed for, and fully insured.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The Enchanted Wood. Publisher: Dean & Son Ltd, London, 1979. First illustrated De Luxe Edition. Has 'Dean' the publisher's name on the scroll on front cover. Large hardcover, laminated boards, no inscriptions, shelf-wear, bumping and rubbing to covers, a little chipping to spine. Pages excellent, minor marks. 28.5 x 22.5. Lavishly Illustrated in colour, many full page. by Janet and Anne Grahame Johnstone (collectible illustrators). Vintage book that contains the original text. eg: one child in this edition is called Fanny but this was later changed to Franny.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dorothy M Wheeler (illustrator). First Printing. Nos 93-121 (21/10/38-05/05/39) - The Enchanted Wood, first printing in 29 parts, all preceding the book publication of May 1939, illustrated by Dorothy Wheeler, including 29 chapter-heading illustrations that were not used in the book, nos.95,101,103-7,11-117,119-121 are VG+, 93 is VG+ apart from small red biro twirl on front cover picture, others all VG with rubbed spine and/or competition coloured, the 29?.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Janet and Anne Grahame Johnstone (illustrator). First Edition. 1st Edition 1979 - 1983 . Deluxe Edition. A full set of the Dean Illustrated Faraway Tree titles. These where published between 1979 and 1983. These are all of the 1st printings with their original wrappers. Wonderful illustrations by Janet and Anne Grahame Johnstone. Books are very good++ and bright. Light edge rubbing to odd corners. Contents very good. The jackets are very good++ and very bright. Spine lightened on two. Odd nicks and light rubbing to edges. More images can be taken upon request. Ref18542/18400/18401.

Cloth & Boards. Condition: Fine. Jonathan Burton (illustrator). First Folio Edition. Black lettered quarter orange cloth over pictorial paper boards. Housed in blue cardboard slipcase. Introduction by Michael Morpurgo Very nice copy of the classic children's adventure story. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

8vo., First Edition thus, with coloured illustrations (a number full-page) throughout; pictorial boards, orange cloth lettered in black, a near fine copy in publisher's board slip-case.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The Enchanted Wood by Enid Blyton. Publisher: Angus and Robertson, 1948, First Australian Edition. (Special Australian Edition) Good hardback without jacket. Green cloth boards have some marks, rubbing and compression to spine ends and corners, minor chipping to spine ends, light fading and creasing to spine. Binding firm, no inscriptions, remnants of presentation plate to ffep, Pages are lightly tanned with some foxing and marks, creasing to some pages. Small closed tear and piece torn off corner of half-title page, one page has 2 ticks on it. 184 pages with b&w illustrations by Dorothy M. Wheeler. ALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. All books are sent with free courier postage within New Zealand.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good ++. D M Wheeler (illustrator). First Edition. 1st Edition 5th Imp 1942. Very uncommon wartime edition. In a similar format but thinner. Book is very good++ and bright. Contents good. Pages age toned. The wrapper is good++ and quite bright. Edges rubbed and nicked. Small loss to spine tips. A few small closed tears to edges. Wording on spine dulled. Morel images can be taken upon request. ref18427.