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1956, First Edition. London : J. M. Dent & Sons. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked black cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Endpapers lightly foxed, with contemporary reader inscription to the front free leaf. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #461041
Physical description; 204 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm. Notes; Illustrated by Paul Noonan. Contents: The littlest one — The carol-singers — A happy Christmas — On knees — New Years long ago — The oldest cow — Rooks in the high trees — Line of washing — Men only — On the bridge — My hard hat — The price of eggs — The running tide — Angel whispers — The old crocks — Apple blossom — The brother — On goldfish — Saturday shopping — Seats in the square — The smiles of the great — Don't be a goose — After-dinner speeches — Bird alone — Changing a wheel — Men of the fields — The country dresser — Day in bed — Children in uniform — Looking for a plumber — Watchman's hut — One shining word — The under-dog — I can't draw — The drum-major — Birds in their little nests — At the doctor's — Boy with a rabbit — Little noses — The horse — Children's party — Soft drinks — The old chest — Close of day — Humour as I see it. Subjects; Sheridan, John D. 1903-1980. English wit and humor. Irish wit and humor. Ireland Social life and customs 20th century Humor.
Price: €25.00