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Sheena Porter - Lot of 3 signed first prints - 1961-1964
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Sheena Porter - Lot of 3 signed first prints - 1961-1964

3 signed first editions/prints by Sheena Porter. 1) The Bronze Chrysanthemum (1961), illustrated by Shirley Hughes, signed by author, 152pp, DJ 2) Hills and Hollows (1962), illus. Victor Ambrus, signed by author, 145pp, DJ 3) Nordy Bank (1964), illus. Annette Macarthur-Onslow, signed by author, 144pp, DJ All published by Oxford University Press, London. Sheena Porter (born 1935) is a British author of children's novels. She won the 1964 Carnegie Medal from the Library Association, recognising Nordy Bank as the year's best children's book by a British subject. Her work is particularly notable for its atmosphere and characterization. It has a feeling for landscape, often portraying actual places, especially in the high country of the Welsh Marches, such as Nordy Bank, and the Long Mynd in The Knockers. She also weaves the history and folklore of the region into her narratives. Unique opportunity to purchase these signed editions on the market. Condition: All 3 volumes in excellent condition for age.

No. 84404471

No longer available
Sheena Porter - Lot of 3 signed first prints - 1961-1964

Sheena Porter - Lot of 3 signed first prints - 1961-1964

3 signed first editions/prints by Sheena Porter.
1) The Bronze Chrysanthemum (1961), illustrated by Shirley Hughes, signed by author, 152pp, DJ
2) Hills and Hollows (1962), illus. Victor Ambrus, signed by author, 145pp, DJ
3) Nordy Bank (1964), illus. Annette Macarthur-Onslow, signed by author, 144pp, DJ
All published by Oxford University Press, London.

Sheena Porter (born 1935) is a British author of children's novels. She won the 1964 Carnegie Medal from the Library Association, recognising Nordy Bank as the year's best children's book by a British subject.
Her work is particularly notable for its atmosphere and characterization. It has a feeling for landscape, often portraying actual places, especially in the high country of the Welsh Marches, such as Nordy Bank, and the Long Mynd in The Knockers. She also weaves the history and folklore of the region into her narratives.

Unique opportunity to purchase these signed editions on the market.
Condition: All 3 volumes in excellent condition for age.


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