The Three Golliwogs
Bedtime Stories Adventure Children's Fiction Collector's Item British Juvenile Fiction Nostalgic Literature First Edition
Enid Blyton’s rarely-seen 1969 first-edition hardcover “The Three Golliwogs” is a nostalgic treasure for collectors who grew up on her sunny, adventure-packed world. This 184-page illustrated novel reunites readers with the mischievous trio—Golly, Woggie and Nigger—whose slap-dash escapades, secret codes and midnight feasts epitomise the timeless charm of classic British children’s storytelling. Because the title was later re-worked and the original text quietly retired, a 1969 first printing is the only way to own the story exactly as Blyton wrote it, complete with the period artwork and language that make post-war juvenile fiction so collectible today.
What makes this copy especially desirable is the personal touch: it carries a contemporary inscription (stamp) from its first owner, anchoring the book to 1969 and adding provenance that modern reprints can never replicate. The closed page edges show the mellow toning you expect from a 55-year-old volume, and a few top margins display the light foxing spots typical of pre-1970 paper stock, yet the binding remains tight and every illustrated page is clean and fully readable—ideal for display or gentle reading. For collectors of Blyton firsts, Ladybird-era colour plates, or early inclusive children’s literature, this is a cornerstone piece that seldom surfaces in any condition.
Beyond investment value, “The Three Golliwogs” delivers the bedtime-story magic that made Blyton a household name: short chapters, rhythmic repetition and breezy moral lessons perfect for sharing across generations. Young adults rediscovering their favourite childhood author, parents seeking an out-of-print classic, or bibliophiles hunting key first editions will find this hardcover a winning blend of readability and rarity—an adventure that lives on long after the lights go out.
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