Mr. Galliano's Circus
Enid Blyton
📚 Genre
Children's Literature / Adventure / Circus Fiction
🏢 Publisher
Dean & Son Ltd (Imprint: Dean's Rewards)
📅 Publication Year
1972
🔢 ISBN
060032903X
About This Book
The story follows young Jimmy Brown, who is thrilled when Mr. Galliano’s Circus comes to town. After Jimmy helps save a poodle belonging to Lotta, a circus girl, he and his family are invited to join the traveling circus. The book explores the daily lives of circus performers, animal training, and the strong bond of friendship between Jimmy and Lotta. The cover features a vibrant pink background with an illustration of Jimmy, Lotta, and a performing chimpanzee in front of a big top tent.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
184 pages
Edition
Hardcover Reprint (Illustrated)
Series
Mr. Galliano's Circus Series, Book 1 of 3
Target Audience
Children (Middle Grade, Ages 7-10)
Collector Information
Condition
Good. There is some minor bumping and rubbing at the corners and spine ends. The gloss on the laminated cover is mostly intact but shows light surface scratches. No significant teaing or large stains are visible on the front.
Estimated Value
$10-$20
Rarity
Common. This 1970s Dean & Son edition was produced in very large quantities and is frequently found in used bookstores and online auctions.
Historical Significance
Originally published in 1938, this series is one of Blyton's most beloved early works. It reflects the mid-20th-century fascination with the traveling circus and remains a staple of vintage British children's literature despite changing modern perspectives on circus animals.
Collector Notes
Collectors of Enid Blyton often target the first editions from the 1930s with dust jackets, which are more valuable. For this 1972 reprint, value is primarily sentimental. To preserve, keep away from direct sunlight to prevent the pink cover from fading. Ensure no 'ex-library' stamps are present, as these significantly decrease collectibility.
Similar Books
The Famous Five by Enid Blyton, Circus Shoes by Noel Streatfeild, The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge, The Secret Seven by Enid Blyton
Notable Features
Includes internal black and white illustrations. Features the distinctive 1970s Dean & Son cover art style by artist R. Johnston.
Notes
1972 Edition