A CHILD ALONE: THE MEMOIRS OF 'BB.' Illustrated by D.J. Watkins-Pitchford. First printing.
1978 1st edition. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp169. B/w scraperboard illustrations by the author. Black boards, spine titled in gilt.
The author "recalls his early life at the beginning of the [20th] century and, because illness prevented him from going to school, his lonely childhood at his Northamptonshire home." Includes some account of incident and locations which inspired some of the author's other works. Well illustrated with many of the author's characteristic engravings.
The author "recalls his early life at the beginning of the [20th] century and, because illness prevented him from going to school, his lonely childhood at his Northamptonshire home." Includes some account of incident and locations which inspired some of the author's other works. Well illustrated with many of the author's characteristic engravings.
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39078
| Author | Watkins-Pitchford (Denys J.). "BB". (1905-1990). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 39078 |
| ISBN | 0718116909 / 0718116909. |
| Book Description | Gift inscription to front end-paper else very good in unclipped dust-wrapper. First impression. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1978 |
| Publisher | Michael Joseph. |
| Place | London. |