Five Go Down to the Sea Enid Blyton 1953 HC DJ 1st Ed Famous Five H&S

Key Details:

• Title: Five Go Down to the Sea

• Author: Enid Blyton

• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, London

• Year of Publication: 1953

• Edition: First Edition (stated "First Printed 1953")

• Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (protected in removable sleeve)

• Pages: 192

• Language: English

• Series: Famous Five (#12)

• Illustrator: Eileen Soper

Mini Story or Hook:

When the Famous Five head to Cornwall for a seaside holiday, they stumble into mystery once more—this time involving strange lights on the cliffs, whispers of smugglers, and a curious local boy. Rich with Cornish atmosphere and classic mid-century British charm, Five Go Down to the Sea is a thrilling twelfth adventure in Blyton’s beloved series. Perfect for collectors of vintage children’s books.

Condition:

Condition: Good vintage condition – see notes below.

This is a collectible first edition with notable vintage appeal:

• Original dust jacket is present and unclipped, with creases, edge wear, and small chips, now housed in a protective removable sleeve.

• Spine has a faint watermark at the top and minor loss to the jacket ends.

• Foxing present to page edges, typical for its age.

• Binding remains firm and pages are clean internally.

• Illustrated endpapers still vivid with period artwork.

• A tidy and display-worthy copy of a scarce Famous Five first edition.

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