Books - Kathleen Hale OBE (1898-2000) - Manda, published by John Murray 1963, hardback, signed by the author 'With best wishes from Kathleen Hale 1971', with dust jacket - Provenance: The Kathleen Hale Collection: Kathleen Hale OBE (1968-2000) was the creator and Illustrator of the eighteen childrens books featuring Orlando The Marmalade Cat. Her autobiography A Slender Reputation published in her 96th year chronicled a life that included a stint as Augustus Johns secretary prior to the creation of Orlando, her Utopian feline character, a bed-time favourite for generations of bedtime story recipients. The extensive collection of artworks in a variety of media together with her copies of Orlando books in various languages are offered for auction on the instructions of the Executors of the estate of Nicholas McClean, Kathleens son. Condition: Small tear to the dust jacket spine approximately 25mm long and light wear. **General condition consistent with age
Books - Kathleen Hale OBE (1898-2000) - Manda, published by John Murray 1963, hardback, signed by the author 'With best wishes from Kathleen Hale 1971', with dust jacket - Provenance: The Kathleen Hale Collection: Kathleen Hale OBE (1968-2000) was the creator and Illustrator of the eighteen childrens books featuring Orlando The Marmalade Cat. Her autobiography A Slender Reputation published in her 96th year chronicled a life that included a stint as Augustus Johns secretary prior to the creation of Orlando, her Utopian feline character, a bed-time favourite for generations of bedtime story recipients. The extensive collection of artworks in a variety of media together with her copies of Orlando books in various languages are offered for auction on the instructions of the Executors of the estate of Nicholas McClean, Kathleens son. Condition: Small tear to the dust jacket spine approximately 25mm long and light wear. **General condition consistent with age
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