Richmal Crompton — William and the Moon Rocket

London, George Newnes Limited, 1954. First edition. Cloth. A brilliant association copy of this 'Just William' book, signed by the author to her illustrator, a lovely first edition copy. The first edition, first impression.A lovely presentation copy, inscribed to the recto of the front endpaper, 'To Thomas Henry, from his partner in crime, Richmal Crompton, with all good wishes&apos.A brilliant association, inscribed by the author to her illustrator of her 'Just William' books.The twenty-ninth 'Just William' installment, following the unruly schoolboy on more adventures in this volume of eight short stories.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and in-text illustrations, by Thomas Henry.Written by Richmal Crompton, a popular English author, who is best known for this series of books. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Spine is faded. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards. Scattered spots to the endpapers. Author's inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with a few scattered spots and handling marks. Very Good . Ill.: Thomas Henry. Very Good .