Description: 1948 : 4th Impression of First Edition Thomas The Tank Engine, Illustrated by Alexander Reginald Payne Direction of train facing shed, no telegraph poles, etc., Payne is not usually recognised as one of the illustrators after Middleton, but he was the one who portrayed Thomas as he is known throughout the series of books. Payne died aged 38. His illustrations were later copied/improved by C Reginald Dalby from 1950 onwards. Fat Director printed here; prior to Fat Controller in later editions of Awdry's Railway Series. This is an early impression of the First Edition. Inscription on inside cover dated April 1948. Companion Book 'The Three Railway Engines' is the only book listed at rear which was the First book in the Series. The 3rd Book 'James The Engine' First Edition was published September 1948. So this Thomas The Tank Engine book is February 1948 (4th Impression). No dust jacket present. Glue to back strip and majority of the sewing has failed, as such pages are loose but all present. This could easily be aesthetically repaired. A rare early Edition of this iconic Railway Series by Rev Awdry. Please see photographs which add to part of the description. Will Post within 2 working days following receipt of Payment.
Price: 250 GBP
Location: West Midlands
End Time: 2024-12-18T12:02:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 56.3 GBP
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Item Specifics
Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardback
Place of Publication: Leicester
Publisher: Edmund Ward
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1948
Language: English
Illustrator: Reginald Payne
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Fiction Subject: Railway Series
Author: Rev. W Awdry
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Character Family: Thomas The Tank Engine
