The Templeton Twins – Judith Carr | Early Ed. Vintage Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket

Key Details:

• Title: The Templeton Twins
• Author: Judith Carr
• Publisher: Blackie & Son Limited
• Year of Publication: Not stated (circa mid-20th century)
• Edition: Early edition/ First Edition (no later printing stated)
• Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket
• Language: English
• Genre: Children’s Fiction / School Story

About:

The Templeton Twins is a classic mid-century children’s novel by Judith Carr, illustrated with a frontispiece by D. L. Mays. Set in a school environment, the story follows lively characters and gentle mischief in a style typical of British girls’ fiction of the era.

Published by Blackie & Son, a well-known British publisher of children’s literature, this title is representative of the charming illustrated hardbacks produced for young readers during the period. The dust jacket artwork is particularly appealing and adds strong display value despite wear.

A nostalgic and collectible copy for readers, decorators, or collectors of vintage children’s books.

Condition:

Condition: Fair to good vintage condition.

• Original dust jacket present, protected in a clear sleeve
• Jacket shows significant wear, including tears, losses, creasing, and rubbing
• Hardcover boards are intact and structurally sound
• Pages are clean with light age toning
• Binding remains firm
• No loose or missing pages observed

📸 Please refer to photographs for full condition details — they form part of the description.

Postage & Handling:

• Carefully packed in protective wrapping
• Shipped in a rigid mailer or box to prevent damage
• Combined postage available for multiple purchases
• International shipping available
• Orders dispatched within 1–2 business days

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Other Information:

This copy appears to be an early Blackie & Son hardcover edition. As no later reprint or printing statement is indicated, it is described conservatively as an early edition rather than definitively marked as a first.

An attractive vintage children’s book with strong visual appeal, particularly suitable for collectors of illustrated dust jackets or classic school stories.

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