Holstius (Edward) Winter’s End
£75
London, Geoffrey Bles, 1936.
First edition. 8vo. Original green cloth. Dust-jacket,
Primarily set in a suburban terrace near Clapham Common, focusing on the lives of its residents, with occasional deviations via Mayfair and Paris.
In stock
Small book-label to front pastedown, contemporary gift inscription to front free endpaper, some foxing; cloth very good; jacket slightly chipped and rubbed.
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