An Order to View : A Novel

Marriott, Charles

Verlag: Hutchinson & Co., London, 1922

Beschreibung

This copy is dedicated to the author's daughter 'Dulcie, with love from Daddy, May 1922' on front free endpaper. It is the story of the unexpected and far-reaching effects of an 'order to view' a house for sale. Set in 'Barstow' [i.e. Bristol] the order to view revives a dead reputation and rakes up an old scandal. Marriott (1869-1957) started writing fiction after many years as a photographer and dispenser at the County Asylum, Rainhill. He later became an influential art critic for 'The Times' (1924-40). 286 pages, 24 pages of advertisements. First edition, first impression. Original price from advertisements 7/6 net. Blue cloth boards, edges rubbed, tanning to endpapers, front hinge paper split but webbing sound. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched same or next working day in robust packaging. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 005638

Bibliografische Details

Titel: An Order to View : A Novel

Verlag: Hutchinson & Co., London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1922

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Good

Signiert: Signed by Author(s)

Auflage: 1st Edition