{"product_id":"the-adventures-of-humbert-simp-harquin-humbert-mister-firkin-the-lord-mayor-of-london-cannonball-simp-harquin","title":"The Adventures of Humbert, Simp \u0026 Harquin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Adventures of Humbert, Simp \u0026amp; Harquin\u003c\/em\u003e by John Burningham is a wonderful omnibus edition collecting three classic stories from the beloved children’s author and illustrator. Published by Jonathan Cape in London in 1976 and printed and bound in Great Britain, this edition brings together \u003cem\u003eHumbert, Mister Firkin \u0026amp; The Lord Mayor of London\u003c\/em\u003e (1965), \u003cem\u003eCannonball Simp\u003c\/em\u003e (1966), and \u003cem\u003eHarquin\u003c\/em\u003e (1967).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurningham, a two-time Kate Greenaway Medal winner, is known for his distinctive illustration style, gentle humour, and memorable characters. This collection offers a lovely glimpse into his early work, with stories full of charm, imagination, adventure, and the slightly quirky warmth that made his books so enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong choice for collectors of vintage children’s books, John Burningham fans, illustrated storybook collectors, and readers who appreciate classic British picture books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcover, Very Good Some foxing\/toning. \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLight corner wear and bumping. Laminated boards show moderate shelf wear. A first name 'NADINE' printed in capitals on inside of front cover.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Burningham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53403965423913,"sku":"2851VB","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9435\/7545\/files\/the-adventures-of-humbert-simp-harquin-5522995.webp?v=1785904998","url":"https:\/\/thebookstore.ca\/products\/the-adventures-of-humbert-simp-harquin-humbert-mister-firkin-the-lord-mayor-of-london-cannonball-simp-harquin","provider":"The Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}