Miln (Louise Jordan) The Vintage of Yön-Yee
£150
London, Hodder & Stoughton, [1931].
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original blue cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
Louise Jordan Miln (1864–1933) was an American actress and novelist known for her works set in Asia. She often explored themes of cross-cultural interactions and was married to George Crichton Miln, with whom she travelled extensively in the East.
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Spine slightly creased and rubbed; jacket darkened at spine, minor chipping.
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