Bowen (Marjorie) Fond Fancy
£225
and other stories
London, Selwyn & Blount, [1932].
First edition, second impression. 8vo. Original pale sage cloth. Dust-jacket.
An attractive collection of Bowen’s short stories, including her story ‘The Intruder’.
In stock
Minor foxing to extremities; minor spotting to cloth; jacket with remnant of paper label to spine, a little very minor marking but overall a very good example.
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