London and Edinburgh: W & R Chambers, 1937. The First Book in the "Chalet School" Series. 1937 Reprint of the 1925 First Edition. Monochrome Frontispiece illustration by Nina K. Brisley shows a man washing a girl's hair. Light Blue cloth cover with Black Lettering to spine. 835 Pages, 480g, 7 1/2" Tall. No inscriptions. Some spots of light foxing to title page, only s few occasional spots elsewher and those mainly marginal. Fine spots of browning on page edges. Jacket has a small piece missing at top of spine (just clipping the "OOL" of School. Some edge wear. 2 tiny bits missing at bottom corners of spine and on back corner. Top edge reinforced with clear tape on the front ( see photo ). Not Clipped, original price 2/6. ( Other Chalet School Hardbacks available, I'm happy to give a discount on 2 or more.) Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Cloth. Near Very Good/Fair. Illus. by Brisley, Nina K. Book.

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Bookseller: Cornish Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 013911
Title: The School at the Chalet
Author: Brent-Dyer, Elinor M
Illustrator: Brisley, Nina K
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Very Good
Jacket Condition: Fair
Publisher: W & R Chambers
Place of Publication: London and Edinburgh
Date Published: 1937
Keywords: CHILDREN'S FICTION/CLASSICS/SCHOOL & EDUCATION/CHALET SCHOOL
Bookseller catalogs: Children's Classics;

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