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1st edition,A very good copy, lacking dust jacket, Signed and inscribed by Elinor Brent-Dyer to Winifred Darch, From the library of Helen McClelland (Helen McClelland 1921 - 2008, real name Helen Moncrieff was a famed cellist and lifelong Chalet School fan who wrote Elinor Brent-Dyer's biography plus a number of other children's books, some of which were Chalet School related.)

Copy belonging to Elinor Brent-Dyer's mother, signed by EBD to Mother on free front endpaper. From the library of Helen McClelland [Helen McClelland 1921 - 2008, real name Helen Moncrieff was a famed cellist and lifelong Chalet School fan who wrote Elinor Brent-Dyer's biography plus a number of other childrens' books, some of which were Chalet School related.] 4 black & white plates. Foxing to free end papers and lightly to title page. All firm. Red cloth boards with some edge wear, faded spine and a few tiny marks.

A first edition, first printing of Changes for the Chalet School by Elinor M. Brent-Dyer, published by Chambers in 1953. A very good book INSCRIBED on the front-endpaper, 'Dear Miss Oxenham/with loveand best wishes/from Elinor/Christmas 1953. In a very good unclipped dust wrapper with chipping and wear to the spine tips and corners and a stain to the foot of the spine and rear panel. Elinor Brent-Dyer and Elsie J. Oxenham were influential British authors known for their contributions to children's literature. Brent-Dyer is celebrated for creating the iconic "Chalet School" series, featuring a progressive boarding school's adventures. Her stories emphasised friendship, resilience, and the importance of education. Oxenham, on the other hand, is renowned for her "Abbey Girls" series, which centred around the lives of young women in a supportive community setting. Both authors captured the imaginations of readers with their engaging characters, vivid settings, and timeless themes of loyalty and personal growth, leaving a lasting legacy in children's literature.

London: Chambers, 1935. A first edition, first printing of The New House at the Chalet School by Elinor M. Brent-Dyer, published by Chambers in 1935. A very good book INSCRIBED on the front-endpaper, 'To Miss Oxenham/with best wishes for Christmas/from Elinor/Christmas 1935/. In a very good internally repaired dust wrapper with chipping and wear to the spine tips and corners. Elinor Brent-Dyer and Elsie J. Oxenham were influential British authors known for their contributions to children's literature. Brent-Dyer is celebrated for creating the iconic "Chalet School" series, featuring a progressive boarding school's adventures. Her stories emphasised friendship, resilience, and the importance of education. Oxenham, on the other hand, is renowned for her "Abbey Girls" series, which centred around the lives of young women in a supportive community setting. Both authors captured the imaginations of readers with their engaging characters, vivid settings, and timeless themes of loyalty and personal growth, leaving a lasting legacy in children's literature.