ISBN10: 0773722157, ISBN13: 9780773722156, [publisher: Stoddart, Toronto] Hardcover 228 pp, plates. Dj has light creases and edgewear. Signed by author on ffep.
[Edmonton, AB, Canada] [Publication Year: 1988]
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Stoddard. Fine in Fine dust jacket. Date: 1988. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0773722157 . Black glossy hardcovers with silver titles to the spine. A bright, unmarked interior with a solid binding. First Edition in Fine condition. The DJ is glossy and in Fine+ condition. Two black & white photo sections. "In the early hours of September 1, 1939, German troops made their way across the border and into Poland. At the same time, thousands of children in Britain rubbed their eyes and climbed from their beds. For many it was years before they would climb back into them. Within hours they joined the crocodile lines of young children making their ways to the nearest railway station. "; 9.20 X 6.10 X 1.20 inches; 228 pages . 1988. Stoddard ISBN 0773722157 9780773722156 [CA]

ISBN10: 0773722157, ISBN13: 9780773722156, [publisher: Stoddard] Hardcover First Edition Black glossy hardcovers with silver titles to the spine. A bright, unmarked interior with a solid binding. First Edition in Fine condition. The DJ is glossy and in Fine+ condition. Two black & white photo sections. "In the early hours of September 1, 1939, German troops made their way across the border and into Poland. At the same time, thousands of children in Britain rubbed their eyes and climbed from their beds. For many it was years before they would climb back into them. Within hours they joined the crocodile lines of young children making their ways to the nearest railway station. "; 9.20 X 6.10 X 1.20 inches; 228 pages
[Vars, ON, Canada] [Publication Year: 1988]
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Toronto Stoddart 1988 First Edition Hardcover Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket 0773722157. Stiff crisp book, unmarked but for inscription to front endpaper; in glossy dust jacket.

Bloomsbury 1988 hardcover Good Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

ISBN10: 0773722157, ISBN13: 9780773722156, [publisher: Stoddart, Toronto, ON, Canada] Hardcover First Edition 228 pp. Photos. Spine, corners bumped. Jacket has edgewear. Inscribed by Wicks "For Marie Ben Wicks", with a small cartoon drawing by WIcks of a woman, on the front endpaper. Wicks, a former child evacuee himself, recounts the stories of thousands of children who were relocated from the cities to 'safety' of homes in the English countryside during the Second World War. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author
[Prescott, ON, Canada] [Publication Year: 1988]
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Stoddart Publishing Co. Limited, Date: 1988. Presumed first Canadian Edition/First printing. Hardcover. Very good in good dust jacket. Signed by author. Signed on fep. DJ has some wear and soiling. DJ front flap creased.. xi, [1]228 p. Includes illustrations. Foreword by MIchael Caine (a former evacuee. Wicks, a former child evacuee himself, recounts the stories of thousands of children who were relocated from the cities to 'safety' of homes in the English countryside during the Second World War. Ben Wicks, CM (October 1, 1926 September 10, 2000) was a British-born Canadian cartoonist, illustrator, journalist and author. Wicks was also known for his humanitarian work. He used his illustrations to publicize the plight of civilian sufferers of the Biafran War in Nigeria, and became a supporter of Oxfam. During the 1984 1985 famine in Ethiopia, he organized Cartoonists for Africa raising money and awareness. Wicks spent much time in his later decades promoting literacy among children. 1988. Stoddart Publishing Co. Limited ISBN 0773722157 9780773722156 [US]

ISBN10: 0773722157, ISBN13: 9780773722156, [publisher: Stoddart Publishing Co. Limited, Toronto, Ontario, Canada] Hardcover First Edition xi, [1]228 p. Includes illustrations. Foreword by MIchael Caine (a former evacuee. Wicks, a former child evacuee himself, recounts the stories of thousands of children who were relocated from the cities to 'safety' of homes in the English countryside during the Second World War. Ben Wicks, CM (October 1, 1926 September 10, 2000) was a British-born Canadian cartoonist, illustrator, journalist and author. Wicks was also known for his humanitarian work. He used his illustrations to publicize the plight of civilian sufferers of the Biafran War in Nigeria, and became a supporter of Oxfam. During the 1984 1985 famine in Ethiopia, he organized Cartoonists for Africa raising money and awareness. Wicks spent much time in his later decades promoting literacy among children. Very good in good dust jacket. Signed by author. Signed on fep. DJ has some wear and soiling. DJ front flap creased. Presumed first Canadian Edition/First printing.
[Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1988]

Bloomsbury 1988-01-01 Hardcover New Size: 9x6x1; New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Bloomsbury, Date: 1988-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1988. Bloomsbury ISBN 0773722157 9780773722156 [US]