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NODDY - ARTWORK VAN DER BEEK (HARMSEN) A group of 50 original illustrations for the second The New Big Noddy Book by Enid Blyton, including 27 images on 5 storyboard sheets (2 images cut out but present, printed text beneath), and 23 loose images, pen, ink and watercolour on paper or artist's board, some with ink page numeral or caption, loosely inserted into a first edition copy of the book, various sizes (the sheets 305 x 250mm., single sheets 110 x 190mm., and smaller), [1952] (group) For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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NODDY - ARTWORK VAN DER BEEK (HARMSEN) A group of 50 original illustrations for the second The N...
Estimate £1,000-£1,500
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Fine Books, Atlases & Manuscripts
Mar 16, 2026 8:00 AM EDTLondon, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom
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