Adolphus by Lois Castellain 1939 1st Edition Rare Antique Children's Book

Adolphus by Lois Castellain 1939 1st Edition Rare Antique Children's Book

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Adolphus by Lois Castellain 1939 1st Edition Rare Antique Children's Book

Adolphus
By Lois Castellain
Published by William Heinemann Ltd: London, Toronto 1939 1st Edition
Rare 1st Edition Copy

" ​Loïs Castellain was a British author and illustrator renowned for her creation of Adolphus, a charming Clydesdale horse character. Adolphus first appeared in 1939 within the pages of Riding Magazine, serving as a whimsical yet educational figure aimed at young readers. Castellain's talent extended beyond literature; her artistic skills earned her a certificate from the Royal Drawing Society in 1928. Her dedication to art and storytelling culminated in the development of Adolphus, who became a beloved figure in children's literature and media. ​

The inaugural book, Adolphus, was published in 1939, introducing readers to the titular "broken-down, bone-bag of a carthorse of endearing idiocy and no known lineage" who escapes his cruel owner in search of a better life. The narrative resonated with audiences, leading to a sequel nearly three decades later: Adolphus the TV Horse (1964). In this installment, Adolphus faces redundancy due to mechanization on the farm and embarks on a journey that leads him to brief television fame before realizing his true place back home. The character's popularity extended beyond print; in 1954, Adolphus was adapted into a series of ten-minute films for BBC children's television, with Castellain herself contributing the animations."

General wear and fading to covers with damage to the outer spine as shown. Small inscription on front blank endpaper. Pages are clean with only the occasional age spot. Covers wobbly, but attached and there are no loose pages. A nice copy of a rare 1st edition children's book in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19.5cm x 23.5cm x 1.25cm - unpaginated

PRODUCT DETAILS


Condition: Good
Binding: Hardcover
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Illustrated"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Children's
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and fading to covers with damage to the outer spine as shown. Small inscription on front blank endpaper. Pages are clean with only the occasional age spot. Covers wobbly, but attached and there are no loose pages. A nice copy of a rare 1st edition children's book in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Lois Castellain
Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd: London, Toronto
Year Printed: 1939
Sub-subject: Horse Story