Elisabeth Beresford – The Wombles Of Wimbledon – First Edition 1976

First edition, first printing. Published by Ernest Benn Ltd., in London, 1976. This is a very good copy. The dust wrapper is mildly creased throughout, though the Barry Leith and Margaret Gordon illustrations are bright and attractive. It has not been price clipped. The boards are fine and free from wear. The text blocks are white, though foxed on the top and side panels. Two small digits to the front endpaper, small stain to the foot of the page block. Overall, this is a very good copy of a fine children’s title.

The Wombles are a charming bunch of creatures living under Wimbledon Common keeping it clean and tidy by recycling the rubbish they find.