Sweet William by Richmal Crompton Second Impression Newnes 1936. First cheap edition. A very fine copy with no signs of previous ownership. Contents free of foxing and toning and covers are completely unblemished. In a bright fine dust jacket with no chips, tears or loss.

"Sweet William," the 18th book in Richmal Crompton's Just William series, published in 1936, is a collection of 10 humorous short stories featuring the mischievous 11-year-old William Brown and his gang, the Outlaws. William, often misunderstood by adults, embarks on chaotic adventures, like faking his own kidnapping to support a cause, borrowing a bugle with disastrous results, and acquiring a horse. His well-meaning antics, driven by a mix of innocence and mischief, wreak havoc in his English village, delighting readers with his irrepressible spirit and knack for turning ordinary situations into comedic triumphs.