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Enid blyton project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. See todays noddy books for sale, best offer and auction. Noddy and the magic rubber by enid blyton, first edition. We currently have 875 books by this author in stock. Youngsters can love a book too much, reading it again and again, which results in extreme wear and tear. This beautiful new hardback edition of the very first noddy adventure tells of noddys friendship with. We currently have 184 books in this category in stock. A very nice collectable 1st edition 1957 of the fifteenth noddy book. Eventually, i purchased it for my daughter and took great pleasure in finding out the answers to a number of burning questions that i had been harboring for over 30 years. Our excellent value books literally dont cost the earth.
This book is from the estate of gillian baverstock 19312007 the eldest daughter of enid blyton. Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. Noddy is a basic protagonist, known as a kind and honest boy. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. Interestingly the second book, hurrah for little noddy was the first to appear, serialised from june 5 to july 31, 1949 and this was followed by noddy goes to toyland from august 7 to september 25, 1949. Noddy and the aeroplane by enid blyton world of books. Enid blyton sea of adventure 1948 1st american edition hcdj.
Illus beek and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Humble childrens books from years past can be immensely valuable, but only if they are the right edition in the right condition. Enid blyton 18971968 was one of the twentieth centurys most prolific childrens authors and the creator of the famous five series. The 24 original noddy books written by enid blyton noddy goes to toyland, hurrah for little noddy, noddy and his car, here comes noddy again noddy class. Enid blyton first editions 1897 1968 enid mary blyton 11 august 1897 28 november 1968 was an english childrens writer whose books have been among the worlds bestsellers since the 1930s, selling more than 600 million copies. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. Has anyone ever really been far even as decided to use noddy books in the readers digest even go want to do look. The book is about noddythe wooden boy who lived in toyland. In the world of book collecting, a first edition is generally considered to be the first appearance of a work, in its first printing. Noddy was first carved in the toy store and ran away from the wooden lion which was made by the same man. Cover of the first edition of noddy goes to toyland published 1949 enid blyton. Find noddy goes to school by blyton, enid at biblio. Keep in mind that anyone can place any price on an item on ebaythat doesnt have anything to do with its actual value if it doesnt sell. The book is about noddy the wooden boy who lived in toyland.
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It may be revised, have a new introduction by the author or someone else, be the first publication in paperback form, or first by another publisher. Growing up in the 80s90s, it was one of my favorite series to read and collect. All is revealed in this volume well worth the investment for the noddy fan. The books were reprinted in huge numbers, usually using the same plates. Noddy was first introduced to the world in 1949, when blytons first book in the series, noddy goes to toyland, surfaced. Meets all criteria of first edition except rear flap of dustwrapper lists toby twirl tales. My 1st edition book collection antique books youtube. Jul 01, 2017 its been 75 years since enid blyton published her first famous five book and if you have one of the first edition copies lying around you could make a pretty penny credit. This archive of enid blyton books was recently sold in auction in the united kingdom. The big noddy book by blyton, enid used books and rare. The first bunch of crooks that feature in the noddy books is actually a crowd of goblins but golliwogs.
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Find signed books, first editions, antiquarian books and more. Values relate to first editions in very good condition. Vintage 1950s 1960s noddy books hardback 6 in total. Blytons books are still enormously popular, and have been translated into almost 90 languages. How can you tell if your noddy book is a first edition. Some books are published in such huge quantities that first editions are very common. Five on a treasure island 1942 first edition of the very first famous five title, sold for. This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Im a writer and a vlogger, check out the information below to learn more. Enid blyton noddy bibliography of first editions at. See todays hardback noddy books for sale, best offer and auction. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. First edition of one of the most delightful and beloved childrens books, a cornerstone of any collection of modern childrens literature.
Enid blytons colour strip book a new edition of two favourite noddy stories first published some years before in the second noddy colour strip book by blyton, enid. Enid blyton first editions adrian harrington rare books. Noddy goes to toy land and noddy has an adventure vintage, vintage enid blyton. Shop owner disqualified from competition because of golliwog display no golliwogs in first noddy adventure in 45 years to avoid upset the original noddy stories, penned by miss blyton between 1949 and 1963, featured golliwogs who lived in golly town. If you magically happen upon this site, dont hold your breath for it to be completed anytime soon, as i am working on it from afghanistan right now, with incredibly slow internet and without. Britains batty but ever popular childrens writer infobarrel had loads from the noddy series as a kid, they are stored somewhere noddy books by enid blyton an essential part of a south african childhood. Noddy by enid blyton, first edition abebooks passion for books. Jan 19, 2006 switch to the us edition switch to the uk edition. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in.
Enid blyton books first editions of the famous five. Complies to all 1st edition points as required in the blyton bibliography. In 1960 alone, eleven noddy books were published, including the strip books noddy and the runaway wheel, noddys bag of money, and noddys car gets into trouble. It should have a dust jacket which describes only the first two books on the front flap with the. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. If you magically happen upon this site, dont hold your breath for it to be completed anytime soon, as i am working on it from afghanistan right now, with incredibly slow internet and without my books in front of me, and only limited pictures. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. First edition, english issue simultaneous with the american issue of this beloved childrens classic, one of the first modern picture books, a perfect combination of story and pictures mahony, 234, with seven beautiful color chromolithographs three doublepage by william nicholson, this copy blindstamped presentation copy on the. Blyton, who also adopted the penname mary pollock, was born. Noddy books bundle job lot enid blyton vintage goes to toyland.
The muchloved childrens books date back to the 1940s and if you have one of the original. Noddy series is just one of the tens of series of books authored by famed english author enid blyton whose birth name was enid mary blyton. Noddy and the magic rubber by enid blyton, first edition abebooks. And condition is doubly important when considering the value of childrens books. So only base your evaluation of value on ended auctions that actually sold on ebay, these are shown in green see below for a real example. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare. He wandered through the woods and made friends with gnome. Oct 17, 2011 identifying a first edition is no simple matter. Enid blytons famous character has sold in excess of 70 million books worldwide and remains a favourite amongst both children and collectors. Publishers will sometimes forget to remove the first edition words from the. Buy noddy and the aeroplane by enid blyton, in very good condition. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Complete set of vintage noddy books some 1st editions job lot. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia.
Most importantly always look for books that are complete with their dust jackets. What is the value of readers digest first edition condensed. Do you have these famous five books lying around at home. Noddy books in antiquarian and collectable books for sale ebay. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. But a first edition, first state is more desired and valuable among collectors, as a first edition usually is closest to the most original source. Discover your rare book source, featuring outofprint books and antique books. The early book of noddy were collectible along as wel as others by enid blyton. Like many misunderstood characters, noddy often runs into trouble because of things he does not understand or because his enemies are playing tricks on him. Noddy is a fictional character created by english childrens author enid blyton, originally published between 1949 and 1963. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. However, for a first edition to have value, there must be a demand for it.
Although i grew up reading the noddy books, i had never read the first in the series, noddy goes to toyland. Vintage noddy books in antiquarian and collectable books for sale. When the first edition of a book has a few typos or other small errors called points of issue, a second state of a first edition may be printed to correct these. Its been 75 years since enid blyton published her first famous five book and if you have one of the first edition copies lying around you could make a pretty penny credit. Abebooks explains how to identify a first edition book youtube. Noddy book 7 noddy at the seaside by enid blyton 1st edition. Abebooks explains how to identify a first edition book. First trade edition the edition produced for general commercial sale, as distinguished from a limited edition. The complete wrapper has a few closed tearsnicks, price clipped, fine edge creasing and rubbed to edges. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Vintage noddy books enid blyton, bumpy dog, tessie bear 1957, 1961. Vintage original enid blyton noddy books hardbacks 8 job lot out 60 70s kids.
Having the dust jacket will allow you to check other titles listed if any. First thus means not a first edition, but something is new. Noddy actually made his debut when the first two books were serialised in the sunday graphic. The big noddy book, collection of 22 original illustrations along with the book 1956. With revised illustrations, enid blytons noddy library series has been updated to.
If not, the fact that its a first edition doesnt matter. For the rare book enthusiast this area is a notorious nightmare when it comes to the question of how to identify a first edition. Price cut dustwrapper is worn, torn and creased with loss to spine and corners. Enid blyton books first editions of the famous five, secret.
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