Posted by Mike Field on June 11, 2005 at 12:20:06 from 203.194.50.200 user mikefield.
In Reply to: S&A 1st Edn - big money posted by Peter H on June 03, 2005 at 19:02:07:
And from Chelsea in the UK, courtesy of BookFinder --
Complete set of Swallows and Amazons
London, Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith, 1930-47 12 volumes. 8vo. Bound in full seaweed green crushed morocco, titles and decoration gilt, raised bands to spine, boards decorated with a central block of crossed flags bearing the swallow and skull and crossbones, with the motto “Swallows and Amazons for Ever!” beneath. All edges gilt, marbled end papers. Maps drawn by Stephen Spurrier. First Editions, including the very rare Swallows and Amazons and Swallowdale. Beautifully bound by Bayntun Riviere of Bath.
Price: GBP 7,500.00