Author: H. E. Bates
Title: Achilles and the Twins
Description: London, Dennis Dobson , 1964. First edition. Hardback. A lovely first edition copy in its original dustwrapper of this volume following the amusing adventures of Achilles the Donkey. Profusely illustrated in colour. The first edition of this work, following H. E. Bates's Achilles the donkey's adventures. Achilles and the Twins completes the trilogy which began with Achilles the Donkey and Achilles and Diana. In this volume, twins Miki and Moko decide to help their father in finding his mother. They set off on an adventure in which they meet the most extraordinary characters.With its original price clipped dustwrapper and many illustrations in colour throughout by Carole Barker. In the original publisher's binding with Illustrated boards. Externally lovely with only minor shelfwear and slight bumping to head and tail of spine. Neatly inscribed by a previous owner to the front free pastedown. The dustwrapper is very smart and price clipped, with minor shelfwear and a slight closed tear to the rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. With many illustrations in colour by Carol Barker. Near Fine . Ill.: Carol Barker. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.

Keywords: achilles donkey children first editions donkey illustrations Carol Barker


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