The Mennyms Series: Complete 5-Volume True UK First Edition, First Impression Set

A super, complete five-volume set of Sylvia Waugh’s modern children's classic. All five volumes are true UK first editions, first impressions, with each copyright page displaying the full publisher's number line descending to "1". Includes The Mennyms (1993), Mennyms in the Wilderness (1994), Mennyms Under Siege (1995), Mennyms Alone (1996), and Mennyms Alive (1997). Dust Jackets: (All five Very Good+/Near Fine) jackets are original, correct, and unclipped, preserving Patrick Benson's brilliant illustrations. Because the volumes were issued over a five-year period, there is a minor, varying degree of light sunning/spine fade across the set. This is common for the inks used on this series. Otherwise, the jackets are crisp, sharp, and exceptionally well-preserved, with no edge wear, chips, or tears.Books (Fine): The books themselves are in pristine, flawless condition. The cloth boards are sharp and square. Internally, the pages are fresh, crisp, and bright. The set is entirely free from foxing, toning, spotting, or previous owner signatures. An exemplary collector's copy. Biographical Note:Sylvia Waugh’s debut novel, The Mennyms, won the prestigious 1994 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, establishing her as a major voice in contemporary British children's literature. Her masterful tale of a family of life-sized rag dolls living secretly in a suburban London house is perfectly complemented by the artwork of Patrick Benson. Benson, a recipient of the Mother Goose Award and the Kurt Maschler Award, provides the iconic dust jacket illustrations, bringing the quiet, poignant world of the Mennyms to life.…