NODDY'S ARK OF BOOKS by Blyton, Enid

London, Sampson Low, Marston & Co. Ltd and C. A. Publications Ltd, (1952).. VERY EARLY REPRINT circa 1952, 80 x 110 mm, 3 x 4¼ inches, 5 little books with colour illustrated paper covers in the original colour illustrated thin card box in the shape of Noah's ark with doors to open: Noddy and the Flying Elephant, Big-Ears Loses Some Jewels, Noddy and the Big Balloon, Noddy and the 3 Bears, Noddy's Car rides in the Air, all illustrated in line by Beek. Staples slightly rusty, 2 mm (1/8") nick to head of spine of 1 volume, otherwise all crisp and unused. Box in excellent clean crisp condition, no creases or wear. Summerfield II, page 144. The first edition does not have "C. A. Publications" on the imprint. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE. FURTHER IMAGES ON REQUEST. POSTAGE AT COST.

London: Sampson Low, 1952. Stapled Paperbacks, issued without D/W's Illustrated by BEEK (illustrator). Profusely illustrated in black and white. Full Colour Card Covers. All 5 books are in VG condition just a little creased but with no colouring in or child's handwriting and all are clean and tight with no marks to the covers and no inscriptions. The titles are; Big Ears Loses Some Jewels; Noddy and the Flying Elephant; Noddy and The Big Balloon; Noddy's Car Rides in the Air; Noddy and the 3 Bears, all illustrated in line by Beek. No Date. Conforms with Summerfield (page 144) with Sampson Low on the title page of each little book and no mention of "C. A. Publications". In the original container - The card 'Ark' Box with the opening door at the front - which the books originally came in. The Box is original and is a good example with a couple of external tape repairs. Photographs/scans available upon request.