Mata (Pedro) A Cry in the Night.
£85
Translated from the Spanish by Vivian Verst
London, Stanley Paul, [1926].
First English edition. 8vo. Original pale yellow cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
A vivid account of Madrid society life, a bestseller in Spain upon publication.
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Neat ownership inscription on front pastedown; cloth slightly darkened at spine; jacket slightly chipped at spine ends and corners, but overall very good.
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