Jesus the Helper, Series 606a (DJ)

Jesus the Helper, 1960 was the first book to be issued in series 606a.  (Other bible stories are to be found in an earlier Ladybird series: 522.)

It was written by Hilda Rostron, illustrated by Clive Uptton and was originally issued with a dustjacket.  Uptton also produced many similar bible-story illustrations as the main illustrator for Treasure magazine and as a regular contributor to Look and Learn.

The odd spelling to his surname was to avoid confusion with another artist – to distinguish himself, he simply decided to double the ‘t’.

This copy still has its original dustwrapper (not price-clipped).  It is in only fair to good condition – very worn at all edges and corners with shelf wear and discoloration to the back panel (see photos).  Inside it is in good condition but with marks and a stamp to the front endpapers and well-turned but generally clean pages.  Even so, a decent copy of a book that is hard to find with its original DJ.