Henry V, 1959, Series 561 (Ex-libris)

Henry V was the  was the 14th title in the 561 series, colourfully written by L du Garde Peach and illustrated by John Kenney.

Battles, advances in warfare and the rousing scenes of Agincourt.  You can see why this was a popular ‘adventure from history’ in the post-war Britain of Biggles and Eagle.

The earliest versions of this book have a dustwrapper.

This copy:

This matt copy has had a hard life and is only in ‘fair’ condition.  It is an ex-library book, has been covered in clear plastic – originally it would have had matt boards – and has the usual scars and stickers (see photos).  That said, the reading pages are in very good condition and would make a good reading copy. It dates to the 1960s and has the original price of 2/6 printed inside.