Paul The Hero of The Fire (1st edition Porpoise Book)
Book Description
A copy of a scarce book by Edward Ardizzone; 'Paul, The Hero of The Fire' was published in the tricky to find 'Porpoise Book' series, published by Penguin in the 1940s. This 1st edition copy from 1948 comes with its very scarce dust wrapper.
Book is in good condition, with damage to top and bottom of spine (see photo) as well as very mil;d cracking in places. Wrapper is worn, with tears and some loss (see photo).
Scarce book - and a great read!
Author
Edward Ardizzone
Date
1948
Binding
Hardback
Publisher
Penguin Books
Illustrator
Edward Ardizzone
Condition
Good
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