Title: Jimmy and the Pirates

Author: Neville Main

Publisher: The Brockhampton Press, Leicester

Edition: First Edition, First Printing

Date Printed: 1958

Description: A good honest example of the first printing of the first edition. Original pictorial linen covers. Brockhampton Press Strip Book format, oblong 5.75 inches by 2.75 inches. 

The book is in used condition, with some wear, rubbing and creasing (see pictures). Some childish inscriptions and scribble (see pictures). Binding sound and square with no rusting to the staples (see picture).  Scarce. 

Neville Main (1913-1994) began his famous Jimmy series of books for the Brockhampton Press in 1948. He later drew Muffin the Mule, Tivvy, Fireball XL5, and Doctor Who for T.V. Comic. 

Leicester's Brockhampton Press specialised in affordable and beautifully-produced children's books. The small-format strip books, sometimes called "the Mary Mouse series", featured works by Enid Blyton, Neville Main, Molly Brett, Joy Seddon, and most of the leading children's writers and artists of the 40's, 50's and 60's. Many are now difficult to find.

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