1966 The Midnight Folk by John Masefield / In Superb Condition / Dust Wrapper / Illustrated / Prequel to The Box of Delights / Heinemann

So pleased with this find of a superb condition copy of John Masefield's children's classic The Midnight Folk. Published in 1966 by Heinemann, London. Illustrated and with the original dust wrapper. All in top order with just a couple of condition points to note, detailed below.

John Masefield was an English poet and writer, and was Poet Laureate from 1930 until 1967 under four monarchs. He is also very well known for his children's classics The Midnight Folk and the follow-up featuring a number of the same characters The Box of Delights. The Midnight Folk was originally published in 1927.

The Midnight Folk is about a boy, Kay Harker, who sets out to discover what became of a fortune stolen from his seafaring great grandfather Aston Tirrold Harker (in reality, Aston Tirrold is a village in Oxfordshire). The treasure is also sought by a coven of witches who are seeking it for their own ends. Kay's governess Sylvia Daisy Pouncer is a member of the coven. The witches are led or guided by the wizard Abner Brown.

Inside the contents are in excellent condition being clean, bright and tightly bound. The only condition point to note with contents is an inked name across the top of the title page (see photos).

The unclipped dust wrapper is also in wonderful condition, having kept a good strong dark blue colour - clean and extremely smart. There are two small tears to note - one to the top front corner, and one at the top front spine joint. These have been strengthened on the inside of the jacket with professional bookseller's tape.

It is hard to find early copies of The Midnight Folk and so this scarce edition in such good condition is a find indeed. Your copy will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.

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