The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (Original program for the 1947)

4to. Bound in pictorial wrappers design by Ardizzone. [16pp] Original British Programme published by Ealing Studios for the 1947 film, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby' directed by Alberto Cavalcanti, based on the novel by Charles Dickens. Illustrated with many original four colour illustrations throughout by Edward Ardizzone, printed in lithography, throughout the programme. The film starred Sir Cedric Hardwicke and Sally Ann Howes among other leading actors of the time. One of the Ealing Studio classics of the time.Includes the original cast list and story summary. A very good copy with just very lightly handling folds and an old crease in top right corner of the front cover. Size 28 x 21cms (10.75 x 8.5 inches) Provenance: the Collection of Andrew Murray, director of the mayor Gallery, Cork Street. He knew Ardizzone and organised several exhibitions for Edward Ardizzone.