Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first board back edition, first printing of H.M.S. Pinafore by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan and adapted by Robert Lawrence with no dust jacket as issued. First Edition stated, 1940 Grosset and Dunlap. First Printing with no subsequent printing. Illustrated by Sheilah Beckett.
The exterior of this board book edition is in Very Good condition, with clean, illustrated covers, no creases, a few marks on page blocks, mild surface wear, no title on a cloth spine, a tight binding, rubbed spine ends, heavy edge wear and rubbed and rounded corners. The interior of the book is also in Very Good condition with no marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership. The interior pages are clean and lightly toned , making it an excellent addition to any collection.
No dust jacket as issued.
H.M.S. Pinafore by Sir W. S. Gilbert — this 1940 book is a retelling of the HMS Pinafore story for young readers. It includes 16 stunning full page colour illustrations and a number of black and white drawings. Also includes sheet music for many of the songs.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.