An adorable vintage pair of early Enid Blyton "Noddy" hardbacks published by Sampson Low, Marston & Co., both dating from the mid-to-late 1950s. This lot includes Book 3 (Noddy and His Car) and Book 5 (Well Done Noddy). Both books have a wonderful single-owner provenance, originating from the same childhood collection. Each volume features the original child's name and address neatly written inside the designated owner's box on the second page. Both books retain their original, unclipped dust jackets displaying the iconic pre-decimal price of 3s 6d. A charming, cohesive set for collectors of classic children's literature. Item Specifics
Format: Hardback with Dust Jacket
Language: English
Era/Year: Mid-to-Late 1950s
Special Attributes: Dust Jacket, Illustrated, Vintage, Unclipped (3s 6d), Single Childhood Owner Provenance
Condition Report Book 3: Noddy and His Car
Book Condition: Good Plus. Strong binding, clean boards with minor edge wear. Internal pages are bright. Child's name and address neatly written in the owner's box on the second page. Minor toning appropriate for age.
Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Shows some edge wear, small tears, and minor creasing, but remains mostly intact. Unclipped, showing the original 3s 6d price.
Book 5: Well Done Noddy
Book Condition: Good Plus. Cover artwork is well-preserved and the spine is secure. Pages are clean. Child's name and address neatly written in the owner's box on the second page (matching Book 3).
Dust Jacket Condition: Fair to Good. Some chipping to the spine ends and corners, with typical light shelf wear and age-toning. Unclipped, showing the original 3s 6d price.
Plot Overviews:
Noddy and His Car (Book 3): Noddy works hard taxiing the residents of Toyland to save up for his very own beautiful red and yellow car. He goes on various adventures around Toy Town, but trouble arises when the mischievous goblins try to steal his prized new possession.
Well Done Noddy (Book 5): Noddy tries his best to be helpful to his friends, but his well-meaning nature often leads to comical mishaps. After a series of blunders with Big-Ears and Mr. Plod, Noddy manages to save the day and prove that he really is a clever little toy.
