The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby.

£375 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

'the pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again' A stunningly illustrated booklet for the Ealing Studious film staring, amongst others, Cedric Hardwicke, Stanley Holloway, Bernard Miles, Sally Ann Howes and Sybil Thorndike, directed by Cavalcanti, with a full cast list, synopsis of the story, 'The Making of the Film', brief biographies and photographs of 'Leading Players in a Famous Cast', and 'The Men Behind the Film'. 4to (280 x 215 mm); sumptuously illustrated by Edward Ardizzone, introduction by Oliver Hunkin, card wrappers, 16pp., light toning and soiling, a few minor spots and signs of wear but in the main very good, original illustrated card wrappers, staple bound, lights soiled and worn at extremities, small lost to upper, outer corner but otherwise good and firm.

• Binding: Hardcover

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