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The Princess of
the Chalet School

Publishing history
First hardback dustwrapper by Nina K Brisley. There were also four black and white plates which may be viewed here.

First paperback edition - first style.
Front and rear covers.

Second hardback dustwrapper by W Spence.

Second paperback edition - second style.
Front and rear covers.

Spine illustrations from the first and second hardbacks.                                    

Third paperback edition - third style.

Book on tape, published 1994. Fourth paperback edition - fourth style.
Book on tape, published 1998.

Fifth paperback edition - sixth style.

The first edition and early reprints contained 4 black and white illustrations by Nina K. Brisley which are reproduced below. Click on an image to see it full size.
 

It was an easy
matter for three
active schoolgirls
to climb over
the balcony.

The fire had no
chance at all
against the storm.

She produced her
knife and slit
them up.

'It will do,
mademoiselle,'
said Alette.

Publishing history  

Hardbacks

1st published 1927 - dustwrapper by Nina K Brisley

1933 reprint ditto

1936 reprint ditto

1939 reprint ditto

1941 reprint ditto

1949 reprint ditto

1951 reprint ditto (blue spine)

1952 reprint ditto (pub by Dymocks in Australia) (blue spine)

1955 reprint - dustwrapper by W Spence

1958 reprint ditto

1963 reprint ditto

1988 reprint dustwrapper by Nina K Brisley

Paperback

1st pb pub 1968 1st style @ 2/6

Undated 2nd style @ 20p

Undated 2nd style @ 40p

1979 2nd style @ 60p

1982 2nd style @ 85p

1987 3rd style @ £1.95

1988 3rd style @ £1.95

1992 4th style @ £2.99

1998 6th style @ £3.99

 

Compilations

Tales of the Chalet School
1st pub 1987 (hb)
Unpriced 3rd style cover 1987

The Princess of the Chalet School/The Head Girl of the Chalet School (2)
1st published October 1995
5th style @ £3.99
 

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