Cecil the Camel.

Wilson, Frank.

Published by First Published, London Jonathan Cape, 1948, 1st printing (copyright page, 1948

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Good minus: Solid, but two pages are taped in, with quite darkening tape at gutter; and a 2-inch piece missing at center of gutter on one of those (does not interfere with story). 1961 gift name on ffep. Hardcover, 19.5x25.2 cm (9.9" tall), n.p.; red cloth backed spine, white paper boards with army officers playing for Cecil, who is dressed in a sailor suit and dancing a jig. Cecil the Camel dreams of travelling far from his village in India. 60 funny, colored drawings show Cecil in all his adventures, culminating in tea with Queen Victoria. A well known, but elusive, book. , . Seller Inventory # 996726

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Title: Cecil the Camel.

Publisher: First Published, London Jonathan Cape, 1948, 1st printing (copyright page

Publication Date: 1948

Binding: Hardcover

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