Hugh Lofting — Doctor Dolittles Garden
Jonathan Cape 1946 Hardback, 317pp. Doctor Dolittle's Garden (1927). Doctor Dolittle's assistant, Tommy Stubbins, reports on Professor Quetch, curator of the Dog Museum in the Home for Crossbred Dogs. Meanwhile, the doctor has learnt insect languages and hears ancient tales of a giant race of insects. Fascinated, the doctor plans a voyage to find them - but before he does so, one arrives in his garden. No DJ; Owner's Name inside. Stained on last few pages; back cover warped; owner's name on inside FEP and gift inscription on first blank page dated 1946. Fair.