*Childrens’ Books: We’re pleased as punch to present the first selection of William books in Hardcover to grace our shelves since our new book department was launched in 2014: thirteen volumes (ten unique with three duplications) all with dustjackets (protected by removable archival film) of the adventures of the irrepressible William Brown as chronicled by Richmal Crompton. These editions date from 1949-1967 and although there are no first editions amongst them, they all feature the classic cover art of Thomas Henry and are favourably priced between £10 and £30 each. William, the eternal naughty but loveable schoolboy, is a personal favourite here at 30th Century and his stories are possibly even more amusing when read as an adult than as a child — I’ve done both! Highly recommended.