Peace at last, Signed First Edition
Language: English
Published by Macmillan Children's Books, 1980
Series: Book 1 of 3 - A Bear Family Book
- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: EJH Collectables, Brownhills, United KingdomEJH Collectables
AbeBooks seller since March 15, 2026
Condition: Used - Near fine
£ 350.00
Quantity: 1 available
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MURPHY, Jill. Peace at Last. London: Macmillan Children's Books, 1980. First Edition, First Printing. Original pictorial laminated boards as issued. ISBN 0-333-30642-2. Signed by Jill Murphy in blue ink with the message, "best wishes from Jill Murphy", beneath the printed dedication. A scarce signed first edition of Murphy's first picture book and one of the most important titles in her bibliography. Commended for the 1980 Kate Greenaway Medal and fully written and illustrated by Murphy. Signed material by Jill Murphy is encountered surprisingly infrequently in the trade, particularly contemporary signed first editions. Non-personalised signed examples of early Murphy works appear considerably less often than ordinary unsigned copies and are increasingly sought after by collectors of modern children's literature. Near Fine. Original pictorial laminated boards remain bright and attractive with light handling and shelf wear, including minor rubbing to part of the lower board edge. Binding firm and square. Internally exceptionally clean and well preserved, with the author's blue ink signature clearly present. An attractive and increasingly uncommon signed example of Murphy's first picture book. …
Seller Inventory # 2874
- Title
- Peace at last, Signed First Edition
- Author
- Jill Murphy
- Publisher
- Macmillan Children's Books
- Publication year
- 1980
- Condition
- Near fine
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0333306422
- ISBN 13
- 9780333306420
- Illustrator
- Jill Murphy
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Dimensions
- 21 centimeters width by 29.7 centimeters height by 3 centimeters depth
- Series
- Book 1 of 3: A Bear Family Book
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
It's late at night and Mr Bear is desperately trying to sleep--but Mrs Bear snores so he tries Baby Bear's room, but Baby Bear is pretending to be an aeroplane so there's no peace there. Room by room Mr Bear goes through the house trying to find somewhere to sleep.
Bright colourful pictures accompany the simple, repetitive text of this delightful storybook. Children will delight in all the wonderful sound effects and Mr Bear's reaction--"TICK-TOCK...went the living room clock...TICK-TOCK, TICK-TOCK. CUCKOO! CUCKOO! "Oh NO!" said Mr Bear, "I can't stand THIS." So he went off to sleep in the kitchen." And parents will have plenty of empathy for poor Mr Bear's predicament. (Ages 3 and over)
A regular size edition of this story is also available.
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EJH Collectables
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EJH Collectables specialises in books, art, records and collectable items, with a particular focus on landmark literature, signed copies, first editions, fine press books, science fiction, industrial documentation and other specialist non-fiction. We are based in the United Kingdom and ship worldwide. Every item is individually researched, described and photographed in-house. We aim to provide clear bibliographical information, accurate condition reports and high-quality photographs showing the actual item offered for sale. Images form an important part of our descriptions and are intended to give buyers a clear understanding of both condition and edition. Books are graded conservatively and any notable faults are identified wherever possible. All items are securely packed using appropriate materials to ensure safe transit and are shipped using fully tracked services that require a signature on delivery.…
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