Step into the timeless world of adventure with this beautifully bound vintage edition of Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift. Published by Purnell Books, this 1977 reprint features classic illustrations by Derick Bowen and includes Part One (A Voyage to Lilliput) and Part Two (A Voyage to Brobdingnag).
🔹 Details:
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Title: Gulliver’s Travels
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Author: Jonathan Swift
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Illustrator: Derick Bowen
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Publisher: Purnell Books, Berkshire, UK
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Year: First published in this edition in 1975, reprinted 1977
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Printed in: Germany
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SBN: 361 03158 0
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Format: Hardcover
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Cover: Red cloth with ornate gold foil decoration
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Pages: Fully illustrated throughout in both color and black & white
🔹 Special Features:
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Stunning embossed red and gold cloth cover
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Richly illustrated scenes from the story, perfect for young readers or collectors
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Former school prize with typed label on the inside cover (St. George’s R.C. High School, 1977–78 academic year)
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High-quality print and binding
🔹 Condition (Used):
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Overall very good vintage condition
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Clean, bright pages with tight binding
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Minor shelf wear to the edges and corners
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Nameplate label inside front cover as part of prize presentation (see photos)
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A collectible piece ideal for fans of classic literature or vintage illustrated books
📚 Add a charming, nostalgic piece to your library or gift a young reader a magical introduction to the classics.