{"product_id":"ann-peter-in-paris-barbara-ker-wilson-1963-1st-ed-hc-dj-kennedys-abroad","title":"Ann \u0026 Peter in Paris Barbara Ker Wilson 1963 1st Ed HC DJ Kennedys Abroad","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle: Ann and Peter in Paris\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeries: The Kennedys Abroad\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Barbara Ker Wilson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrators: Harry and Ilse Toothill\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Frederick Muller Limited, London\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear of Publication: 1963\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition – stated “First Published by Frederick Muller Ltd. in 1963”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover with original illustrated dust jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenre: Vintage Children’s Fiction \/ Travel Adventure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSetting: Paris, France\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted by: Ebenezer Baylis and Son Ltd., The Trinity Press, Worcester and London\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBound by: The Leighton-Straker Bookbinding Co. Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming piece of early-1960s children’s publishing, Ann and Peter in Paris follows the young Kennedys on an adventure through Paris as part of Barbara Ker Wilson’s The Kennedys Abroad series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished by Frederick Muller in 1963, this first edition combines travel, mystery and adventure with illustrations by Harry and Ilse Toothill. The period dust-jacket artwork, featuring Ann and Peter against a distinctly Parisian backdrop with the Eiffel Tower in the distance, gives the book plenty of nostalgic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn attractive survivor from the golden age of post-war children’s travel adventures, particularly desirable with its original illustrated dust jacket still present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes and photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1963 hardcover first edition with dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original illustrated dust jacket is present and has been placed in a removable protective sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Dust jacket shows age-related wear, including edge wear, small tears, creasing, rubbing and some losses\/chipping, particularly around the upper edges and corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Some historic handwritten pricing\/notation is visible on the front of the dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Hardcover remains intact beneath the jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Binding appears sound from the photographs provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Pages show light age toning and occasional age-related marks\/spotting consistent with a book of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Title and copyright pages remain clear and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Includes the illustrated\/map material visible at the front of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Copyright page confirms the book was first published by Frederick Muller Ltd. in 1963.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe survival of the original dust jacket is an important feature of this copy despite its wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely for condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? 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