Harris (Edwin) John Jasper’s Gatehouse
£145
Eastgate, Mackays, 1931.
First edition, first impression. Inscribed presentation copy from the author. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
A sequel to Dickens’ unfinished work The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Inscribed by the author to the publicity manager for The Rochester Pageant.
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A very good copy, in slightly marked with jacket with some edge wear.
Illustrations.
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