Frank Richards – Billy Bunter’s Treasure Hunt – First Edition 1961 – with SIGNED Letter from Frank Richards
£150.00
First edition, first printing of ‘Billy Bunter’s Treasure Hunt’ by Frank Richards, published by Cassell, London in 1961. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece and further black and white illustrations. A near fine book. The near fine unclipped wrapper with chipping to upper and lower edges, an open tear to the lower edge of the rear panel.
Complete with a typed and hand signed letter from Frank Richards in which he discusses the possibility of a future autobiography.
Set in the fictional Greyfriars School, the series depicts Bunter’s schemes to satisfy his insatiable appetite, often leading to comical situations and trouble. Despite his laziness and greed, Bunter’s antics are endearing, highlighting themes of friendship and resilience amidst the challenges of school life. The stories are beloved for their humour and nostalgic charm.
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First edition, first printing of ‘Billy Bunter’s Treasure Hunt’ by Frank Richards, published by Cassell, London in 1961. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece and further black and white illustrations. A near fine book. The near fine unclipped wrapper with chipping to upper and lower edges, an open tear to the lower edge of the rear panel.
Complete with a typed and hand signed letter from Frank Richards in which he discusses the possibility of a future autobiography.
Set in the fictional Greyfriars School, the series depicts Bunter’s schemes to satisfy his insatiable appetite, often leading to comical situations and trouble. Despite his laziness and greed, Bunter’s antics are endearing, highlighting themes of friendship and resilience amidst the challenges of school life. The stories are beloved for their humour and nostalgic charm.