First edition of the second book in Lewis' beloved Narnia series. Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated by Pauline Baynes. Near fine in a very good dust jacket, ownership inscription to the inside jacket flap. Lewis� beloved Chronicles of Narnia � must be judged the most sustained achievement in fantasy for children by a 20th-century author� (Carpenter & Prichard, 370). The second published of seven novels in the series, Prince Caspian follows the four Pevensie children as they return to Narnia a year following their initial visit to help Narnia� s rightful ruler reclaim his throne. The Narnia tales rank � among the great classics of the [twentieth] century. Adored by children and academics alike, these books are extremely collectable, sought-after, scarce� (Connolly, 186).

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Title

Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia.

Publisher

Geoffrey Bles, London

Publication Date

1951

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

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Dust Jacket Included

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