This archive of enid blyton books was recently sold in auction in the united kingdom. Youngsters can love a book too much, reading it again and again, which results in extreme wear and tear. Enid blyton books first editions of the famous five, secret. Do you have these famous five books lying around at home. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. 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. Five on a treasure island 1942 first edition of the very first famous five title, sold for.
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. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. In fact, there have been so many books about noddy over the decades that no one really knows how many were written by blyton herself. 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.
The book is about noddy the wooden boy who lived in toyland. 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 book is about noddythe wooden boy who lived in toyland. What is the value of readers digest first edition condensed. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. At first this can become somewhat confusing because when a book becomes very popular and is often reprinted many times over a number. Noddy by enid blyton, first edition abebooks passion for books. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. Enid blytons noddy books featured a golliwog who owned the local garage. Enid blyton sea of adventure 1948 1st american edition hcdj.
Im a writer and a vlogger, check out the information below to learn more. Noddy and the magic rubber by enid blyton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A very nice collectable 1st edition 1957 of the fifteenth noddy book. Vintage noddy books in antiquarian and collectable books for sale. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. 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.
Find noddy and the aeroplane by blyton, enid at biblio. Values relate to first editions in very good condition. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. My 1st edition book collection antique books youtube. Find signed books, first editions, antiquarian books and more. Noddy and the magic rubber by enid blyton, first edition abebooks. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. The books were reprinted in huge numbers, usually using the same plates. This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Noddy was first introduced to the world in 1949, when blytons first book in the series, noddy goes to toyland, surfaced.
In the world of book collecting, a first edition is generally considered to be the first appearance of a work, in its first printing. 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. The big noddy book, collection of 22 original illustrations along with the book 1956. Enid blyton first editions adrian harrington rare books. 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. 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.
Illus beek and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Some books are published in such huge quantities that first editions are very common. The complete wrapper has a few closed tearsnicks, price clipped, fine edge creasing and rubbed to edges. Noddy actually made his debut when the first two books were serialised in the sunday graphic. First edition of one of the most delightful and beloved childrens books, a cornerstone of any collection of modern childrens literature. Buy noddy and the aeroplane by enid blyton, in very good condition. How can you tell if your noddy book is a first edition. 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. 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. We currently have 184 books in this category in stock. He wandered through the woods and made friends with gnome.
Vintage noddy books enid blyton, bumpy dog, tessie bear 1957, 1961. Most importantly always look for books that are complete with their dust jackets. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. First trade edition the edition produced for general commercial sale, as distinguished from a limited edition. 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. 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. 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. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare. 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. Vintage 1950s 1960s noddy books hardback 6 in total.
All is revealed in this volume well worth the investment for the noddy fan. The muchloved childrens books date back to the 1940s and if you have one of the original. Price cut dustwrapper is worn, torn and creased with loss to spine and corners. 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. 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. Enid blyton noddy bibliography of first editions at. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. The big noddy book by blyton, enid used books and rare.
Each book thats published, of course, has a first edition. Although i grew up reading the noddy books, i had never read the first in the series, noddy goes to toyland. Vintage original enid blyton noddy books hardbacks 8 job lot out 60 70s kids. Enid blytons famous character has sold in excess of 70 million books worldwide and remains a favourite amongst both children and collectors. Noddy goes to toy land and noddy has an adventure vintage, vintage enid blyton. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Growing up in the 80s90s, it was one of my favorite series to read and collect.
Noddy is a basic protagonist, known as a kind and honest boy. Enid blyton books first editions of the famous five. Having the dust jacket will allow you to check other titles listed if any. Noddy books in antiquarian and collectable books for sale ebay. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields.
Noddy books bundle job lot enid blyton vintage goes to toyland. However, for a first edition to have value, there must be a demand for it. Noddy goes to school used books and rare books from. Blyton, who also adopted the penname mary pollock, was born. 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. Set of 6 vintage first edition enid blyton books toyland gallianos.
Noddy and the magic rubber by enid blyton, first edition. For the rare book enthusiast this area is a notorious nightmare when it comes to the question of how to identify a first edition. Complete set of vintage noddy books some 1st editions job lot. It should have a dust jacket which describes only the first two books on the front flap with the. If the initial print run known as the first printing or first impression sells out and the publisher decides to produce a subsequent printing with the same typeset, books from that second print run can be described as a first edition, second printing. Our excellent value books literally dont cost the earth. Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. Noddy and the aeroplane by enid blyton world of books. Noddys big balloon by enid blyton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Complies to all 1st edition points as required in the blyton bibliography. First edition in book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. If not, the fact that its a first edition doesnt matter. First thus means not a first edition, but something is new.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Noddy is a fictional character created by english childrens author enid blyton, originally published between 1949 and 1963. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. This book is from the estate of gillian baverstock 19312007 the eldest daughter of enid blyton. Meets all criteria of first edition except rear flap of dustwrapper lists toby twirl tales. Noddy was first carved in the toy store and ran away from the wooden lion which was made by the same man. See todays noddy books for sale, best offer and auction. Rare books by enid blyton, including first editions and signed first editions of the famous five series, and the secret seven. She had been born in east dulwich upon south london.
Noddy book 7 noddy at the seaside by enid blyton 1st edition. Publishers will sometimes forget to remove the first edition words from the. 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. Blytons books are still enormously popular, and have been translated into almost 90 languages. It should have a dust jacket which described the first three books and the big noddy book on the front flap with the original price of 3s. This beautiful new hardback edition of the very first noddy adventure tells of noddys friendship with. Aug 14, 2019 the early, sixbook set of adventures of wonk series 417 for example, is wellsought after by collectors across the country and is a sure bet when you set out to make money selling vintage ladybird books.
We currently have 875 books by this author in stock. Its no easy task but there are a few things you can try. Jan 19, 2006 switch to the us edition switch to the uk edition. 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. Abebooks explains how to identify a first edition book. Jul 10, 2011 how can you tell if your noddy book is a first edition. Humble childrens books from years past can be immensely valuable, but only if they are the right edition in the right condition. The first bunch of crooks that feature in the noddy books is actually a crowd of goblins but golliwogs.
The first book in the noddy series, noddy goes to toyland, reveals the origins of the character of noddy, and it introduces us to toyland, as well as many of the other characters that appear in the rest of the books in the noddy series. Enid blyton 18971968 was one of the twentieth centurys most prolific childrens authors and the creator of the famous five series. Oct 17, 2011 identifying a first edition is no simple matter. Enid blyton project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Abebooks explains how to identify a first edition book youtube. Cover of the first edition of noddy goes to toyland published 1949 enid blyton.
Has anyone ever really been far even as decided to use noddy books in the readers digest even go want to do look. The early book of noddy were collectible along as wel as others by enid blyton. Noddy goes to toyland noddy classic collection, book 1. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman. 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.
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