Vagabond Castle by Lamplugh Lois Illustrated William Stobbs

London: Jonathan Cape, 1955. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. The interior of the book is clean and tight. A former owner has added her name, a directional arrow, and a note ("This book was stolen from the owner above") to the front free end paper, but there are no other notes or damage. The green covers are right, with light wear and rubs at edges and corners. The corners of the front dust jacket flap have been clipped, ahd the jacket shows light wear overall, with darkening, a small brown stain and handling visible on the back panel. The jacket is now in a protective mylar cover. Synopsis: With time to spare during their summer holiday, Bruce and his friends Celia and Andre have time to pay attention to some self-identified bird-watchers on nearby Brandreth Island. Slowly they come to believe that the bird-watchers are linked with a recent jewel robbery, but when Andrew and a new friend disappear, suspicion becomes conviction and Bruce calls on the help of the local… Read More