{"product_id":"the-midnight-folk-a-novel-by-john-masefield-1927-first-edition","title":"The Midnight Folk, A Novel, by John Masefield, 1927 first edition","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"588\" data-start=\"91\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"110\" data-start=\"91\"\u003eThe Midnight Folk\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJohn Masefield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a classic work of early twentieth-century children’s fiction, combining elements of fantasy, adventure and mystery. First published in 1927, the story follows the young orphan Kay Harker as he uncovers a hidden world of secret passages, nocturnal intrigue and long-buried treasure. Masefield's distinctive narrative style blends imaginative storytelling with a subtle, dreamlike atmosphere that has ensured the book’s lasting appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"817\" data-start=\"590\"\u003eOften associated with its sequel, \u003cem data-end=\"645\" data-start=\"624\"\u003eThe Box of Delights\u003c\/em\u003e, the novel remains one of Masefield's best-known works for younger readers, with its imaginative world and quietly magical tone continuing to charm successive generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"857\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Midnight Folk, A Novel, by John Masefield.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by William Heinemann Ltd, London, 1927. First edition, first impression.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA near fine blue linen hardback of this children's classic. With gilt titles to front and spine. Blind stamp ruled border to front. Soundly bound. Crisp and bright without sun-fading. One small, discreet, mark to top left of rear cover, but barely noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText is bright and clean throughout - possibly an unread copy. With blue top edge of text block, as issued. There is a blue colour run down the vertical edge - likely a production flaw when manufactured. No foxing to text pages at all, but the first and last few pages have some light spotting to the very edge of pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very smart volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText in English. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e327pp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight approximately 392g (unpacked).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: approximately 195mm high x 129mm wide x 35mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55503728804225,"sku":"LAN10146","price":103.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/TheMidnightFolk_ANovel_byJohnMasefield_1927firsteditionIMG_4359.jpg?v=1775634124","url":"https:\/\/www.lannaantique.com\/en-us\/products\/the-midnight-folk-a-novel-by-john-masefield-1927-first-edition","provider":"Lanna Antique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}