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London: Geoffrey Bles, 1951. First Edition, Signed by the Ill. Hardcover. Near Fine. Pauline Baynes. Signed by the Illustrator. FIRST EDITION, 1951. SIGNED BY ILLUSTRATOR, PAULINE BAYNES. Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis. Signed by Bayne on the title page. In publishing order, this is the second book in the Narnia series. Half leather on marbleized paper. Hubbed spine with two sections blacked to accommodate gilt text. 195 pp.  Illustrated by Pauline Baynes. Very nearly fine with an owner's name opposite the half title page and slight tape residue on the map. Full refund if not satisfied. Shelley and Son Books specializes in C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien & the Inklings.

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The Prince here is a clean and neat example of the rare first edition. It has survived well. The condition is very good indeed or better. The dust jacket is complete and the price is unclipped. There are some small tears along the top edge as shown and a little rubbing on the front flap edge. Spine lightly toned, otherwise the colours remain correct. Also the price is the correct amount of 10s. 6d. End papers show the map of the north.
Very much in collectible condition and scarce indeed in the dust jacket. The same is true for the other three volumes.
The book itself is blue cloth on boards with silver lettering which remains bright and as was originally. The binding is good and tight, ever so slightly left leaning. The pages are very clean and white— also is a standout point of this book.… Read More