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First edition, first impression, of the first of the Famous Five books. Octavo (176 x 118 mm) Finely bound by the Chelsea Bindery in blue morocco with wraparound pictorial onlay depicting the Famous Five rowing out to Kirrin Island after the original dust jacket design, titles to spine in red, twin rule to turn-ins gilt, red endpapers, gilt edges. Illustrated by Eileen Soper. A fine copy. .

The first book in the Famous Five series, 'Five on a Treasure Island' introduces the adventures of Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and Timmy the dog.