Jake's Progress: Rollicking, Frolicking, Uproarious Verse – Jake Thackray

Scarce 1977 first edition published by Star Books, the paperback division of W. H. Allen & Co Ltd.

Introduction by Esther Rantzen and illustrated throughout by renowned cartoonist Bill Tidy.

A collection of Jake Thackray's wonderfully distinctive songs and verse, including Lah-Di-Dah, Country Bus, The Castleford Ladies Magic Circle, Bantam Cock, Sister Josephine, The Ballad of Billy Kershaw and many more.

ISBN: 0-352-39739-X
Published: 1977
Publisher: Star Books / W. H. Allen & Co Ltd
Printed in Great Britain

An uncommon and long out-of-print Jake Thackray title.

Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition with noticeable wear consistent with age and use. Cover has edge and corner wear, creasing, rubbing/scratching and general marks. Pages show age toning and some marks/spotting. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.

A difficult-to-find addition to a Jake Thackray, British folk music, comedy or Bill Tidy collection.