{"product_id":"doctor-dolittle-and-the-secret-lake-hugh-lofting-1949-jonathan-cape-hardback","title":"Doctor Dolittle and the Secret Lake Hugh Lofting 1949 Jonathan Cape Hardback","description":"Doctor Dolittle and the Secret Lake Hugh Lofting 1949 Jonathan Cape Hardback.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn early 1949 hardback edition of Doctor Dolittle and the Secret Lake by Hugh Lofting, published by Jonathan Cape, London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally published in 1949, this example is from the same year's reprint and retains its original blue cloth boards with red titles. Illustrated throughout by the author, the book remains a desirable addition for collectors of the Doctor Dolittle series and classic children's literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe binding remains firm with clean text pages showing age-related toning. The cloth boards display general handling wear, marks and some rubbing, particularly to the spine ends and corners. There is no dust jacket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lovely vintage copy suitable for both reading and collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 20 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 13 cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth: Approx. 3 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 488g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition. Original blue cloth boards with age-related marks, rubbing and light fading. Wear to the top and bottom of the spine and corners. No dust jacket. Pages are generally clean with light age toning throughout. Binding remains firm and all pages appear secure.","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58469262393726,"sku":"B2","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/5307fb6e-9dbc-4aa5-ab68-ce1bbcbb1b7a.jpg?v=1794683743","url":"https:\/\/vintagebookden.co.uk\/products\/doctor-dolittle-and-the-secret-lake-hugh-lofting-1949-jonathan-cape-hardback","provider":"The Vintage Book Den","version":"1.0","type":"link"}