Up the Pier

This ex-library hardcover edition of "Up the Pier" shows typical library markings, including stamps and a card pocket. The cover is in good condition, with some wear consistent with library use. There is no dust jacket. The binding remains strong, and the pages are clean and unmarked, making it a solid reading copy.

"Up the Pier" by Helen Cresswell, illustrated by Gareth Floyd, is a delightful children's book first published in Great Britain by Faber and Faber Limited in 1971. This edition, printed by Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc., New York, showcases Cresswell's engaging storytelling complemented by Floyd's evocative illustrations. Known for her ability to capture the imagination of young readers, Cresswell delivers a narrative set against the backdrop of a pier, with themes that resonate with both children and adults. This copy is an ex-library edition, lacking a dust jacket, and features the usual library markings. While not a first edition, it remains a wonderful addition for collectors of classic children's literature. The book's condition reflects its history as a library book, with sturdy hardcover binding still intact.