*Children’s Books: Two volumes from Arthur Ransome’s beloved Swallows and Amazons series new in this week, both in lovely hardcover editions with dustjackets protected by removable archival film. The twelve books are set mainly in the Lake District and the Norfolk Broads and involve children’s adventures in the great outdoors, particularly sailing, with an interwar setting. Charmingly told, with a real sense of chidhood wonder. 
PICTURED: BY ARTHUR RANSOME
GREAT NORTHERN? Jonathan Cape 1950 6th UK HC FN £10 With DJ (GD, tanned)
PETER DUCK Jonathan Cape 1948 21st UK HC VG £9 With DJ (FN, later)