Alexander (John) The House of Shayle
£250
London, Sampson Low, [1933].
First edition. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, correctly priced 7/6.
A very good first edition of this uncommon title, on which this author’s reputation primarily resides.
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Front pastedown damaged, o/w VG; jacket slightly rubbed at extremities with a few minor closed tears, but overall VG.
Jacket artwork by Frank Sherwin.
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