Henry (O., pseud. William Sydney Porter) Whirligigs
£250
London, Eveleigh Nash, 1916.
First UK edition. 8vo. Original peach cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 3/6.
A collection of 24 short stories by O. Henry, showcasing his characteristic wit, wordplay, and surprise endings. Notable stories include “The Ransom of Red Chief,” where two kidnappers find themselves overwhelmed by their spirited captive, and “The Whirligig of Life,” which humorously explores the unpredictability of human relationships.
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Some bumping to edges; jacket slightly rubbed and dulled at spine and edges, but overall very good especially given its age.
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