Soutar (Andrew) This Was My Daughter
£125
London, John Long, 1935.
First edition. Signed presentation copy from the author. 8vo. Advertisements dated Summer 1935 at rear. Original dark cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
Attractive first edition, inscribed by the author ‘To Nelly “Kelly” Boyce from Andrew Soutar 1935’.
In stock
Minor mottling to boards; jacket with a few minor chips and mild rubbing, but overall very good.
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