The Journal of Edwin Carp

Richard Haydn

Published by Hamish Hamilton, London, 1954

About this Item

A first edition of Richard Haydn's sole novel, following his sketch show character. Illustrated by Ronald Searle. Edwin Carp, a fish expert and poet, was created by Haydn for 'The Dick Van Dyke Show'. This was the only piece of literature to feature the character.Written by Richard Haydn, an English comedy actor known for roles in 'The Sound of Music' and 'Alice in Wonderland'. This was his debut and only novel.Illustrated by Ronald Searle, a renowned satirical cartoonist known for creating St Trinian's School and the character of Nigel Molesworth.Complete with a clipped dust wrapper.A smart first edition of this work. In the publisher's original full cloth binding with a clipped dust wrapper. Externally very smart, with just a little edgewear. Dust wrapper is slightly sunned to the spine, with a little chipping to the head, but is otherwise in excellent condition. Prior owner's inscription to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine. Seller Inventory # 785R31

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Journal of Edwin Carp

Publisher: Hamish Hamilton, London

Publication Date: 1954

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Ronald Searle

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Indeed

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book