Oliver Cromwell, 1963, Series 561 (DJ)

Oliver Cromwell is the 15th title in the 561 series, colourfully written by L du Garde Peach and illustrated by John Kenney.  In this colourful telling of the life of Cromwell, writer L du Garde Peach gives a very positive portrait of the main character, supported by Kenney’s lively illustrations.  If you remember from childhood Kenney’s picture of the young Cromwell fighting with the young Charles, you’ll find it very hard later on to accept that this is just a story and never actually happened.

This copy

This copy wtill has its original dustwrapper, which is in fair/good condition only.  It has not been price-clipped but has quite a lot of edge wear and the back panel has grubby marks (see photos).   Inside the book itself is in good condition.  This is the last title listed on the back DJ flap.